Spinal anaesthesia - Wikipedia
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.
Spinal Anesthesia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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.
What You Should Know About a Spinal Anesthesia Block
Learn the most important facts about spinal anesthesia, what to expect, side effects, and potential complications to prepare for your surgery.
Spinal Anaesthetic | What is a spinal anaesthesia? - Patient
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 anaesthesia is induced by injecting small amounts of local anaesthetic into the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF). The injection is usually made in the lumbar spine below the level at which the spinal cord ends (L2).
Spinal Anesthesia: Anatomy, Physiology, Technique ...
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 Anesthesia - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com
2024年12月2日 · What do I need to know about spinal anesthesia? Spinal anesthesia is medicine to numb part of your body so you do not feel pain during surgery. Spinal anesthesia is injected into your lower back. You may need this for surgery such as a hernia repair, C-section, or appendix removal.