Spinal anaesthesia is a commonly used technique, either on its own or in combination with sedation or general anaesthesia. It is most commonly used for surgeries below the umbilicus, however recently its uses have extended to some surgeries above the umbilicus as well as for postoperative analgesia.

2022年6月27日 · Spinal anesthesia is a neuraxial technique in which local anesthetic is placed directly in the intrathecal (subarachnoid) space. This activity reviews the technique, contraindications, and indications of spinal anesthesia and highlights the interprofessional team's role in managing these patients.

2018年9月13日 · Spinal anesthesia became more popular as new developments occurred, including the introduction in 1946 of saddle nerve block anesthesia by Adriani and Roman-Vega. However, in 1947 the well-publicized case of Woolley and Roe (United Kingdom) resulted in two patients becoming paraplegic in one day.

2023年1月18日 · A spinal anaesthetic makes the bottom part of the body numb (preventing any pain during the operation), but allows people who have had one to stay awake during the operation. A spinal anaesthetic can be used for most operations below the waist.

Spinal anesthesia uses medication injected into the spinal fluid in the low part of your spinal column. The medication, a local anesthetic, makes the lower half of your body numb, and you will not be able to move your legs. Your consciousness is not affected by spinal anesthesia.

Spinal anesthesia, also known as subarachnoid block, is a widely used technique in modern medical practice to provide regional anesthesia and pain relief for various surgical procedures. It involves injecting a local anesthetic into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal, leading to temporary loss of sensation and motor function in the ...

Indications for Spinal Anaesthesia Spinal anaesthesia is best reserved for operations below the umbilicus e.g. hernia repairs, gynaeco-logical and urological operations and any operation on the perineum or genitalia. All operations on the leg are possible, but an amputation, though pain-less, may be an unpleasant experience for an awake patient.

2013年5月9日 · Spinal anesthesia, also known as Subarachnoid blockade or Spinal block is a type of regional anesthesia in which the lower half of the body is anesthetized by injecting an anesthetic agent in the subarachnoid space surrounding the spinal cord.

Spinal and epidural anesthesia are procedures that deliver medicines that numb parts of your body to block pain. They are given through shots in or around the spine. A doctor who gives you epidural or spinal anesthesia is called an anesthesiologist. In some situations, this may be administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist..

2023年12月19日 · Spinal anesthetics can often be used in isolation as the sole anesthetic or with sedation for patient comfort. Typical surgical indications for spinal anesthesia include lower abdominal, perineal, and lower extremity surgery. 1