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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. | ||