Spinal anaesthesia

Amy L.K. Sadler; Paul D.W. Fettes

doi:10.1016/j.mpaic.2021.11.002

Spinal anaesthesia

Amy L.K. Sadler, Paul D.W. Fettes

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Abstract

Spinal anaesthesia involves the injection of local anaesthetic solution into the intrathecal space. It is a widely practised anaesthetic technique that can provide surgical anaesthesia for procedures below the umbilicus. Due to the proximity of the central nervous system, safe practice is of paramount importance and requires a good understanding of relevant anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Complications are rare but need to be recognized and managed rapidly and appropriately.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	781-784
Number of pages	4
Journal	Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
Volume	22
Issue number	12
Early online date	19 Nov 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpaic.2021.11.002
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2021

Keywords

Local anaesthetics
regional anaesthesia
spinal anaesthesia
spinal cord
subarachnoid space

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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