General This form of anaesthesia involves the introduction of an anaesthetic (substance that causes the region in question to become numb) into the area between the spinal bones and the spinal cord. This area is known as the liquor space or spinal canal. This type of anesthesia is used when performing a major surgery and … Spinal Cord Anesthesia
Preparation/Implementation Anaesthesia methods close to the spinal cord include spinal anaesthesia on the one hand and epidural anaesthesia (PDA) on the other. With both, a targeted elimination of pain and sensitivity in certain parts of the body is achieved. A major difference between the two methods, however, is their duration of action. While spinal anaesthesia … Preparation/Implementation | Spinal Cord Anesthesia
Complications Depending on the amount of anesthesia, discomfort may occur from time to time after the operation or, possibly rarely, during the operation. The medication can cause a reduction in the activity of the cardiovascular system, in this context it can lead to a decrease in blood pressure and heartbeat. Remedial action in this situation … Complications | Spinal Cord Anesthesia
How painful is a spinal anaesthetic? How painful the application of a spinal medullary anaesthesia will be, depends strongly on the experience of the anaesthetist performing it. In addition, the anatomy of the patient plays a major role. Under certain circumstances, unforeseeable difficulties can arise which complicate the procedure and make it more painful. In … How painful is a spinal anaesthetic? | Spinal Cord Anesthesia
