High spinal anaesthesia characterized by: September 2012
Correct Answer: Hypotension and bradycardia
Description: Ans. C i.e. Hypotension and bradycardia Spinal anaesthesia Site of SA in adults: L2-L3/ L3-L4 space Site of SA in children: L4-L5 space Site of action of SA: Nerve roots of cauda equina Fibres which are blocked earliest: Autonomic pre-ganglionic fibres (sympathetic) Percentage of xylocaine used in SA: 5% Feature of high spinal anaesthesia: - Hypotension and - Bradycardia
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