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What is the main factor that makes spinal anaesthesia easy to perform?
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?
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?
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?
Which group of patients benefits from the reduced risk of unrecognised hypoglycaemia with spinal anaesthesia?
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Why is spinal anaesthesia considered advantageous for patients with respiratory diseases?
Why is spinal anaesthesia considered advantageous for patients with respiratory diseases?
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What is a potential disadvantage of spinal anaesthesia if too much sedation is administered?
What is a potential disadvantage of spinal anaesthesia if too much sedation is administered?
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