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    King Saud University College of Medicine Department of Anesthesia provides a 3-step summary of the performance of Regional Anaesthesia (Spinal Anaesthesia): 1) Patient consent is obtained and the back is prepared with antiseptics before a sterile drape is placed. 2) The spinal needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space after identifying anatomical landmarks and a local anesthetic is injected once cerebrospinal fluid is detected. 3) The needle and introducer are removed and the patient is instructed to lie down as the spinal anesthetic takes effect.

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    King Saud University College of Medicine Department of Anesthesia provides a 3-step summary of the performance of Regional Anaesthesia (Spinal Anaesthesia): 1) Patient consent is obtained and the back is prepared with antiseptics before a sterile drape is placed. 2) The spinal needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space after identifying anatomical landmarks and a local anesthetic is injected once cerebrospinal fluid is detected. 3) The needle and introducer are removed and the patient is instructed to lie down as the spinal anesthetic takes effect.

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    Regional Anaesthesia (Spinal Anaesthesia) Performance Steps: College of Medicine Department of Anesthesia

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    King Saud University College of Medicine Department of Anesthesia provides a 3-step summary of the performance of Regional Anaesthesia (Spinal Anaesthesia): 1) Patient consent is obtained and the back is prepared with antiseptics before a sterile drape is placed. 2) The spinal needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space after identifying anatomical landmarks and a local anesthetic is injected once cerebrospinal fluid is detected. 3) The needle and introducer are removed and the patient is instructed to lie down as the spinal anesthetic takes effect.

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    King Saud University


    King Saud University
    College of Medicine Department of Anesthesia

    Regional Anaesthesia (Spinal Anaesthesia)Performance


    Steps
    Taking Consent from the patient Assessment (indications and
    contraindications) Insert iv fluids Mask, cap, gown and gloves
    Prepare the back with antiseptic Place a sterile Drape Over The
    Area Identify the anatomical landmarks Inject local anaesthetic
    into the skin and deeper tissue
    Insert the large introducer needle into the selected spinal interspace Direct the spinal
    needle through the introducer and into the subarachnoid space Free flow of CSF
    confirms proper placement Aspirate for CSF if clear inject the proper anaesthetic
    Remove the needle, introducer and drape sheet Have the patient lie down
    Spinal cord
    Spinal anesthetic

    Dura
    Epidural
    catheter Cauda equinae
    Spine

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