spinal anaesthetic

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Noun1.spinal anaesthetic - an anesthetic that is injected into the spine
spinal anesthetic
anaesthetic, anaesthetic agent, anesthetic, anesthetic agent - a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
Metycaine, piperocaine, piperocaine hydrochloride - a compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic
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The WWRC team submitted their research paper based on their work comparing the potency of two different medications, phenylephrine and noradrenaline, which are used to prevent low blood pressure associated with the administration of a spinal anaesthetic for women delivering through caesarean section.
Top US research award for WWRC's anaesthesia team
To improve the spinal anaesthetic efficacy, adjuvants from different pharmacological classes of drugs are used to enhance and prolong analgesia, to lower dose requirements, and to reduce dose- dependent side effects.
MATERNAL SATISFACTION WITH SPINAL ANAESTHESIA FOR CAESAREAN DELIVERY AT DELHI GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS
Pregnant women have increased weight and smaller amount of CSF so they require lesser dose of spinal anaesthetic compared to non-pregnant females.14
Fixed dose vs height and weight adjusted dose of bupivacaine for caesarean section: A randomised controlled trial
Most caesareans are now carried out with a spinal anaesthetic - a one-off injection in the lower spine that works quickly and provides enough relief for the whole operation.
C-section: emergency or - whatever's best for you choice - and baby; Whether it is planned or carried out in an emergency, a C-section is a major operation which requires a team of medics in the operating theatre. Here Polly Ferguson, consultant midwife at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, guides parents through the procedure
Most caesareans are now carried out with a spinal anaesthetic -- a one-off injection in the lower spine that works quickly and provides enough relief for the whole operation.
What happens before, during and after a caesearean according to a top midwife; Polly Ferguson, consultant midwife at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, guides parents through the procedure
The patient was then placed in a sitting position for placement of the spinal anaesthetic where 2+ pitting edema was noted.
Spinal Anaesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Patient with Vascular Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
When she had her first two children she was able to give birth while under spinal anaesthetic.
'I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THEM ALL' Spinal injury mum's joy at giving birth
In South Africa (SA) there is currently no standard approach to testing the level of a spinal block, nor is there an algorithm on how to manage a spinal anaesthetic block that is inadequate for surgery.
Management of failed spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section
Nationally, in 2013, about 50% of patients underwent a general anaesthetic, 44% underwent a spinal anaesthetic, and 3% endured both a general and spinal anaesthetic.
Bilateral Neck of Femur Fractures in a Bilateral Below-Knee Amputee: A Unique Case
Seewal et al [16] suggest that in non-obstetric population receiving spinal anaesthetic for superficial lower abdominal surgery (hernia repair), addition of 10 |ig Fentanyl to Bupivacaine 0.5% (hyperbaric) significantly improves quality and duration of analgesia.
Comparison between hyperbaric bupivacaine and hyperbaric bupivacaine plus fentanyl intrathecally in major gynecological surgeries
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