Myths and mysteries surrounding continuous spinal anaesthesia. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ye, Madong; Seet, Edwin; Kumar, Chandra M.
• Is Part Of: Trends in anaesthesia and critical care. Volume 17(2017)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Continuous spinal anaesthesia -- CSA -- Myths -- Mysteries -- Major surgery; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia in traumatology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tacc.2017.10.070
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-8440

Abstract

Abstract: Continuous Spinal Anaesthesia (CSA) is as old as single-shot spinal anaesthesia but it is used mainly by enthusiasts in high risk patients. It remains an underutilized method in current anaesthesia practice because of the myths and mysteries surrounding its application. This article tries to unravel some of the pertinent myths and mysteries behind this anaesthesia technique.