Which of the following local anesthetic should be avoided in spinal anesthesia?
Correct Answer: Chlorprocaine
Description: Chlorprocaine is avoided in spinal anesthesia as it can cause spinal paraplegia because of a neurotoxic compound sodium metabisulphite, which is used as a preservative.
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