Incremental spinal anaesthesia using a 32‐gauge catheter

Summary Incremental spinal anaesthesia using a 32‐gauge intrathecal catheter was studied in 13 males scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate or repair of inguinal hernia. The spinal technique failed in four patients. Dose‐response curves were obtained in the remaining nine patients usi...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1991-02, Vol.46 (2), p.93-94
Main Authors: KESTIN, I. G., GOODMAN, N. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anaesthetic techniques, regional
spinal
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Spinal - instrumentation
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization - instrumentation
Equipment, catheters
intrathecal
Hernia, Inguinal - surgery
Humans
Local anesthesia. Pain (treatment)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prostate - surgery
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Summary:Summary Incremental spinal anaesthesia using a 32‐gauge intrathecal catheter was studied in 13 males scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate or repair of inguinal hernia. The spinal technique failed in four patients. Dose‐response curves were obtained in the remaining nine patients using increments of 0.5% plain bupivacaine. The spinal block was extended safely and reliably without cardiovascular instability. No patient had any postoperative headache and all catheters were removed intact.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb09346.x