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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 ==