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An evaluation of a 30-gauge needle for spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2240540     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 30-gauge spinal needle was evaluated for Caesarean section, using a combined epidural/spinal technique, in 50 mothers. Spinal anaesthesia failed in six mothers and was inadequate in another six. General anaesthesia was required on one occasion. A 25% overall failure rate suggests that a 30-gauge needle is not a practical proposition for routine clinical practice.
Authors:
P Lesser; M Bembridge; G Lyons; R Macdonald
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anaesthesia     Volume:  45     ISSN:  0003-2409     ISO Abbreviation:  Anaesthesia     Publication Date:  1990 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-12-24     Completed Date:  1990-12-24     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370524     Medline TA:  Anaesthesia     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  767-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Halifax Royal Infirmary.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, Epidural / instrumentation
Anesthesia, Obstetrical / instrumentation*
Anesthesia, Spinal / adverse effects,  instrumentation*
Cesarean Section*
Female
Headache / etiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Needles*
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Pregnancy

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