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There are a number of specific contraindications to SA in children that are listed below: | There are a number of specific contraindications to SA in children that are listed below: | ||
• Coagulation abnormalities | :• Coagulation abnormalities | ||
• Systemic sepsis or local infection at the puncture point | :• Systemic sepsis or local infection at the puncture point | ||
• Uncorrected hypovolaemia | :• Uncorrected hypovolaemia | ||
• Parental refusal or an uncooperative child | :• Parental refusal or an uncooperative child | ||
• Neurological abnormalities such as spina bifida, increased intracranial pressure | :• Neurological abnormalities such as spina bifida, increased intracranial pressure | ||
• Procedures lasting more than 90 minutes. | :• Procedures lasting more than 90 minutes. | ||
== ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS == | == ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS == | ||