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Spinal Anaesthesia Overview

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What is the main factor that makes spinal anaesthesia easy to perform?

Reduced risk of respiratory effects

Cost-effectiveness compared to other methods

Patient satisfaction with the technique

Knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology (correct)

Where is the injection typically made to induce spinal anaesthesia?

In the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF)

In the lumbar spine below level L2 (correct)

At the level of the umbilicus

Above the spinal cord at level L2

What potential advantage does spinal anaesthesia offer for surgery below the umbilicus?

Reduced risk of airway obstruction (correct)

Minimal costs associated with anaesthetic drugs and gases

Little risk of unrecognised hypoglycaemia

Rapid recovery and absence of side effects

Which group of patients benefits from the reduced risk of unrecognised hypoglycaemia with spinal anaesthesia?

Diabetic patients Signup and view all the answers

Why is spinal anaesthesia considered advantageous for patients with respiratory diseases?

Little effect on the respiratory system if blocks are not high Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of spinal anaesthesia if too much sedation is administered?

Loss of control of the airway Signup and view all the answers

Spinal Anaesthesia Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the main factor that makes spinal anaesthesia easy to perform?

Where is the injection typically made to induce spinal anaesthesia?

What potential advantage does spinal anaesthesia offer for surgery below the umbilicus?

Which group of patients benefits from the reduced risk of unrecognised hypoglycaemia with spinal anaesthesia?

Why is spinal anaesthesia considered advantageous for patients with respiratory diseases?

What is a potential disadvantage of spinal anaesthesia if too much sedation is administered?

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