LA - Combined SE, Caudal, Complications Flashcards
1
Q
CSE uses what form of LAs
A
isobaric
2
Q
CSE is placed
A
only in Lumbar level
*can only be placed below Terminus of Spinal Cord
3
Q
CSE equipment should contain
A
Spinal needle that fits through epidural needle + extends past 1 cm
4
Q
Caudal anesthesia works
A
the same as epidural anesthesia
5
Q
Caudal anesthesia is a ____ dependent block
A
volume dependent block
6
Q
sacrum consists of
A
5 fused sacral vertebrae
7
Q
The only direct opening into the caudal canal occurs at
A
5th sacral vertebrae
8
Q
the dural sac extends to
A
Adults - S1
Neonates - S3
9
Q
Sacral hiatus is covered by
A
sacrococcygeal ligament
10
Q
What happens to the covering of the sacral hiatus?
A
Over time –> calcification of the sacrococcygeal ligament
