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Last Update: 12/13/2023 09:07 PM

Current Deck: 1 CRNA::Apex Ankisthesia::Ankisthesia::M&M::45 Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Blocks

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A {{c2::paramedian}} approach to spinal anesthesia is used in patients with calcified ligaments, such as {{c1::elderly}} and {{c1::arthritic}} patients.

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- Paramedian technique is useful if epidural or subarachnoid block is difficult, esp. in difficult to position patients (severe arthritis, kyphoscolioisis, or prior spine surgery)

- with calcified ligaments, it may require a cutting tip needle (Quincke, Pitkin)

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