An evaluation of a 30‐gauge needle for spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section

Summary A 30‐gauge spinal needle was evaluated for Caesarean section, using a combined epidural/spinal technique, in 50 mothers. Spinal anaesthesia failed in six mothers and was inadequate in another six. General anaesthesia was required on one occasion. A 25% overall failure rate suggests that a 30...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1990-09, Vol.45 (9), p.767-768
Main Authors: Lesser, P., Bembridge, M., Lyons, G., Macdonald, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anaesthesia
obstetric
Anaesthetic techniques, regional
spinal
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Epidural - instrumentation
Anesthesia, Obstetrical - instrumentation
Anesthesia, Spinal - adverse effects
Anesthesia, Spinal - instrumentation
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Cesarean Section
Female
Headache - etiology
Headache - prevention & control
Humans
Local anesthesia. Pain (treatment)
Medical sciences
Needles
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Pregnancy
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Summary:Summary A 30‐gauge spinal needle was evaluated for Caesarean section, using a combined epidural/spinal technique, in 50 mothers. Spinal anaesthesia failed in six mothers and was inadequate in another six. General anaesthesia was required on one occasion. A 25% overall failure rate suggests that a 30‐gauge needle is not a practical proposition for routine clinical practice.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1990.tb14451.x