Obstetric anesthesia

Total spinal anaesthesia following obstetric neuraxial blockade: a narrative review

Int J Obstet AnesthPublished Narrative review

Authors' conclusion

The available literature confirms that TSA remains an active clinical problem and that with prompt recognition and treatment good outcomes can be achieved.

Study context

Population
Published cases of total spinal anaesthesia (TSA) after obstetric neuraxial blockade51 cases analysed
Participants
605 participants
Outcome
Clinical features and outcomes of TSA
Methodological detailsliterature search of published cases
  • Literature search of published cases

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Onset of apnoea, range (min)

1 to 180

Original publication

Total spinal anaesthesia following obstetric neuraxial blockade: a narrative review. Int J Obstet Anesth. Published 30 April 2024. doi:10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104208

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