Spinal anesthesia 6/6

Question 1

Cauda refers to what levels

Answer 1

L1-S4 and coccygeal nerves

Question 2

Cauda equina syndrome s/s

Answer 2

Bowel/bladder dysfunction
Paraplegia
back pain
saddle anesthesia
sexual dysfunction

Question 3

What LA is high risk for causing cauda equina syndrome

Answer 3

Lidocaine 5%

Question 4

If a patient has concerns for spinal cord compression (hematoma/disc) what is the emergency intervention

Answer 4

Laminectomy <6 hours before permanenet damage

Question 5

S&S of miosis

Answer 5

ptosis, anhydrosis, miosis

miosis= pupillary constriction

Question 6

Transient hearing loss as a complication of SAB is due to what?

Answer 6

changes in CSF pressure

Question 7

What nerves need to be blocked for an awake intubation

Answer 7

Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Vagus (X)
Trigeminal (V)

Question 8

What nerves need to be blocked for an awake intubation

Answer 8

Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Vagus (X)
Trigeminal (V)

Question 9

What specific branch of the trigeminal nerve do you block for an awake intubation

Answer 9

Maxillary