Spinals and Epidurals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs/symptoms of LA toxicity?
A
Neurologic Circum-oral numbness Tinnitus, vision changes, dizziness Slurred speech Restlessness Muscle twitching Seizure followed by CNS depression, apnea, hypotension Transient radicular irritation Cauda equina syndrome
2
Q
When would you use caudal anesthesia?
A
Pediatric post-op pain
- Hypospadias
- inguinal hernia repair
- procedures of the perineal and sacral areas
