Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Progressive adhesive arachnoiditis following spinal anesthesia.

W W WOODS, R G FRANKLIN

    California Medicine
    |September 1, 1951
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Cognitive impairments associated with chemotherapy in women with breast cancer: a meta-analysis and meta-regression.

    Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas·2023
    Same author

    The Pluto system: Initial results from its exploration by New Horizons.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2015
    Same author

    Tropical headache; preliminary report on diagnosis and treatment.

    United States naval medical bulletin·2010
    Same author

    Primary liver tumors.

    American journal of surgery·2010
    Same author

    The changes in the kidneys in carbon tetrachloride poisoning, and their resemblance to those in the crush syndrome.

    The Journal of pathology and bacteriology·2010
    Same author

    A Dysplastic Lymphangiectatic Condition of the Left Hand and Forearm and Right Foot and Leg of a Little Girl, with Enchondromata or Cysts in Phalanges of the Affected Extremities.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009

    Neurological complications can occur after spinal anesthesia but are often preventable. Strict adherence to safety protocols significantly reduces the risk of these adverse events.

    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Neurology
    • Surgical Safety

    Background:

    • Spinal anesthesia is a common procedure for surgeries below the waist.
    • Neurological complications, though infrequent, are a concern associated with spinal anesthesia.
    • Identifying and mitigating risk factors is crucial for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the occurrence and causes of neurological complications after spinal anesthesia.
    • To emphasize the importance of preventive measures in reducing these complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of cases involving neurological complications post-spinal anesthesia.
    • Analysis of causative factors contributing to these complications.
    • Evaluation of established safety protocols and their efficacy.
    Keywords:
    ANESTHESIA, SPINAL/complicationsARACHNOID/diseases

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Neurological complications following spinal anesthesia are relatively rare.
    • In most instances, these complications stem from avoidable factors.
    • Implementation of defined safeguards is effective in minimizing risks.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of neurological complications after spinal anesthesia can be substantially reduced.
    • Rigid adherence to established safety procedures is key to preventing adverse neurological outcomes.
    • Following best practices in spinal anesthesia administration overcomes objections and enhances patient safety.