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block

In computing, a group of records treated as a complete unit for transfer to or from backing storage. For example, many disk drives transfer data in 512-byte blocks.



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Administering an epidural block doubles the risk that the woman will die; "anesthesia complications" are documented as one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the US.
Epidural blocks and pain-management treatments are available.
The department's investigation was prompted by a lawsuit filed by Medi-Cal patient Ozzie Chavez, who claims that anesthesiologist Lori Berke refused to administer an epidural block last July despite Chavez's offer to pay by check or credit card.
 
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