Paediatric spinal anaesthesia: Difference between revisions

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Figure 1. <i>Lateral position to perform SA in 4kg newborn</i>
Figure 1. Lateral position to perform SA in 4kg newborn


The operator should use sterile gloves, gown and mask and the patient’s skin should be cleaned with an alcoholic solution such as 0.5% or 2% chlorhexidine (+/- iodine). The skin should be allowed to dry and a sterile sheet should be placed over the child with a hole to reveal the field. The dose of local anaesthetic solution is calculated according to the weight of the child and is shown in Table 2;5 the drugs should be drawn into a 1-2ml syringe as appropriate and placed on the sterile work surface in preparation for use.
The operator should use sterile gloves, gown and mask and the patient’s skin should be cleaned with an alcoholic solution such as 0.5% or 2% chlorhexidine (+/- iodine). The skin should be allowed to dry and a sterile sheet should be placed over the child with a hole to reveal the field. The dose of local anaesthetic solution is calculated according to the weight of the child and is shown in Table 2;5 the drugs should be drawn into a 1-2ml syringe as appropriate and placed on the sterile work surface in preparation for use.