Session Summary

Learning Objectives

Having completed this session you will be able to:

Identify contraindications to spinal/epidural use
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of spinal anaesthesia
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of epidural anaesthesia
Recognize the usefulness and limitations of both techniques when formulating an anaesthetic plan

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Further Reading and Activities

Wildsmith JAW, Armitage EN & McClure JH eds., Principles and Practice of Regional Anaesthesia 3rd edition. London, Churchill Livingstone, 2002. (Comprehensive UK textbook covering all aspects of the topic)‏
Auroy et. al. Anesthesiology 2002; 97:1281-94
Horlocker TT, Wedel DJ, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2000; 25: 83-98

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