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Changes in intracranial pressure associated with extradural anaesthesia
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|June 1, 1986
Summary
Lumbar extradural anesthesia with bupivacaine hydrochloride can significantly increase intracranial pressure (ICP). Caution is advised for patients with intracranial hypertension or reduced intracranial compliance.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Neurosurgery
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) management is critical in neurocritical care.
- Extradural anesthesia is commonly used for pain management.
- The effects of lumbar extradural injections on ICP require careful consideration.