Paediatric spinal anaesthesia: Difference between revisions

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The distance between the skin and the subarachnoid space is influenced by age – from 10 to 15mm in newborns.10 The distance between skin and subarachnoid space can be related to height or weight using the formulae:
The distance between the skin and the subarachnoid space is influenced by age – from 10 to 15mm in newborns.10 The distance between skin and subarachnoid space can be related to height or weight using the formulae:


 
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The subarachnoid space in newborns is very narrow (6 to 8mm) and successful lumbar puncture in this population requires great precision and avoidance of lateral deviation.
The subarachnoid space in newborns is very narrow (6 to 8mm) and successful lumbar puncture in this population requires great precision and avoidance of lateral deviation.
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Table 1. CSF volume in children
Table 1. CSF volume in children