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Neuraxial Blockade: Subarachnoid Anesthesia

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The administration of a local anesthetic in the subarachnoid space acts on the spinal roots causing reversible blockage of these nerves. It is a classic technique that has been refined over time and expanded in its practical applications. The development of new drugs and special techniques has been crucial and has greatly influenced the use of spinal anesthesia and its indications.

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  • Local Anesthetic
  • Spinal Anesthesia
  • Local Anesthetic Solution
  • Subarachnoid Space
  • Spinous Process

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  1. Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Getafe, Madrid, 28905, Spain

    Maria Teresa Gudin MD & Esperanza Ortigosa MD

  2. Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital Universitario, 12 de Octubre, Madrid, 28041, Spain

    Ramón López MD

  3. Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Getafe University Hospital, Madrid, 28006, Spain

    Jesus Estrada MD

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  1. University Hosp and Ochsner Kenner Hosp, Prof and Chairman,Dept of Anesthesiology, Director of Interventional Pain Mgmt., Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, 70112, USA

    Alan David Kaye

  2. Harvard Medical School, Director, Proced Sedation Mgmt & Safety, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Med, Boston, 02115, USA

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Gudin, M.T., López, R., Estrada, J., Ortigosa, E. (2012). Neuraxial Blockade: Subarachnoid Anesthesia. In: Kaye, A., Urman, R., Vadivelu, N. (eds) Essentials of Regional Anesthesia. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1013-3_11

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