In all of the following conditions neuraxial blockade is absolutely contraindicated, except –
Correct Answer: Pre–existing neurological deficits
Description: Contraindications to neuraxial block (spinal & epidural)
Absolute :- Infection at the site of injection, patient refusal, coagulopathy or other bleeding disorder, severe hypovolemia, increased ICT, severe aortic or mitral stenosis.
Relative :- Sepsis, unco-operative patient, pre-existing neurological deficit, demyelinating lesions, severe spinal deformity, stenotic valvular heart disease.
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