Spinal anaesthesia

Abstract Spinal anaesthesia is the injection of local anaesthetic into the subarachnoid space. It is a simple technique that can be used to provide surgical anaesthesia for procedures involving the abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs. To perform the technique safely it is important to understand the phy...

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Published in:Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine 2015-11, Vol.16 (11), p.563-565
Main Author: Beecroft, Christina L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Conduction anaesthesia
local anaesthesia
lumbar puncture
regional anaesthesia
spinal anaesthesia
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Summary:Abstract Spinal anaesthesia is the injection of local anaesthetic into the subarachnoid space. It is a simple technique that can be used to provide surgical anaesthesia for procedures involving the abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs. To perform the technique safely it is important to understand the physiology of the block and the pharmacology of the drugs commonly used. Although serious complications are rare, they must be recognized and managed quickly.
ISSN:1472-0299
1878-7584
DOI:10.1016/j.mpaic.2015.08.001