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Spinal anesthesia

Spinal anesthesia is a clinical procedure and form of neuraxial regional anesthesia rather than an intrinsic disease or pathological condition. Read more about Spinal anesthesia

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About Spinal anesthesia.

Spinal anesthesia is a clinical procedure and form of neuraxial regional anesthesia rather than an intrinsic disease or pathological condition.

It involves the direct administration of a local anesthetic into the cerebrospinal fluid within the lumbar subarachnoid (intrathecal) space to temporarily interrupt signal conduction along the spinal nerves and nerve roots.

Pathophysiologically, this induces a rapid, reversible sensory, motor, and sympathetic blockade below the dermatomal level of administration by inhibiting sodium ion influx along neural membranes.

It is indicated for adult and pediatric surgical patients requiring profound anesthesia, muscle relaxation, or analgesia for operative interventions involving the lower abdomen, pelvis, perineum, or lower extremities.

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