ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2009
Complications and controversies of regional anaesthesia: a review.
Article in Indian journal of anaesthesia, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 56 citations in OpenAlex.
- Spinal Cord Injury and Complications Related to Neuraxial Anaesthesia Procedures: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant for single spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section: a system review and meta-analysis.The Journal of international medical research · 2020Pooled it
- Three versus five lumbar paravertebral injections for inguinal hernia repair in the elderly: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.Journal of anesthesia · 2019Trial
- Comparison of Hemodynamic Changes in Unilateral Spinal Anesthesia Versus Epidural Anesthesia Below the T10 Sensory Level in Unilateral Surgeries: a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 2017Trial
- Efficacy of intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain management following open nephrectomy.The Journal of international medical research · 2016Trial
- The effects of preoperative oral pregabalin and perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative morphine requirement in patients undergoing laparatomy.Pain research & managementTrial
- Unexpected retention of a spinal needle in a morbidly obese patient: a case report and technical reflection.Future science OA · 2025Article
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Cutaneous Fistula Following Neuraxial Anesthesia in a Placenta Previa Case: A Rare Complication.Cureus · 2025Article
- Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Caudal Block in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2025Review
- Neurological Deficits Following Regional Anesthesia and Pain Interventions: Reviewing Current Standards of Care.Pain and therapy · 2025Review
- Outcomes following inguinal and subinguinal urologic procedures under deep intravenous sedation.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2024Article
- Spinal Introducer Needle Breakage During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants.Journal of pain research · 2023Article
- Regional anesthesia for pain control in children with solid tumors-a review of case reports.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2023Article
- Effects of ultrasound-guided lumbar-sciatic nerve block and epidural anesthesia on the levels of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α and coagulation factors in peripheral blood of elderly patients after hip arthroplasty.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2022Article
- NEW CONCEPT OF FUSION TECHNICS IN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA.Acta clinica Croatica · 2022Review
- Regional anaesthesia practices in India: A nationwide survey.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2021Article
- Major neurological complications following central neuraxial blockade - A multicentre pilot study in Aurangabad city (MGMA CNB Study).Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2021Article
- Post dural puncture backache in parturients undergoing caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2021Article
- Preprocedural ultrasound as an adjunct to blind conventional technique for epidural neuraxial blockade in patients undergoing hip or knee joint replacement surgery: A randomised controlled trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2019Article
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Abstract
summaryComplications of regional anaesthesia has been recognised from very long time. Fortunately serious complication are rare. Safe, effective practice of neuraxial anaesthesia requires a detailed knowledge of potential complications, their incidence and risk factors associated with their occurrence. The incidence of complication were higher for spinal than for epidural anaesthesia. These complications being rare, so existing studies are mainly retrospective, providing information about incidence and their associations but not necessarily demonstrate causality. There are many areas of controversies regarding the usage of regional anaesthesia i.e. in outpatient surgical procedures, epidural test dose, its safety in infected / febrile / immuno compromised patients, / in patients with neurological disorder and in patients receiving anti-coagulants. Recommendations proposed may be acceptable based on the judgment of the responsible anaesthesiologist. The consensus statements are designed to encourage safe and quality patient care but cannot guarantee a specific outcome.
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