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- Title
Saddle block.
- Authors
Gentilli, Marc
- Abstract
Saddle block is a spinal anaesthetic restricted to the perineal area, or that part of the body in touch with a saddle. It is achieved by using a small dose of hyperbaric solution of local anaesthetic and maintaining the patient in a seated position after injection. One of the major advantages is avoiding hypotension. It also allows rapid mobilization of the patient for the surgical procedure. Certain surgical procedures have an increased risk of urinary retention when performed under saddle block.
- Subjects
PERINEUM surgery; THERAPEUTIC use of narcotics; OUTPATIENT medical care; ANALGESICS; BLADDER; FLUID therapy; NERVE block; PATIENT positioning; SITTING position; SPINAL anesthesia; LUMBAR puncture; RETENTION of urine
- Publication
Update in Anaesthesia, 2020, Vol 35, p24
- ISSN
1353-4882
- Publication type
Article