[Loco-regional anesthesia in remote medical units: V. Anesthesia of lower abdomen and lower limbs: rachianesthesia (author's transl)].
Rachianesthesia is still an useful technique in remote medical units. The authors have reviewed the equipment required, the technique, the possible difficulties or mishaps and the indications and contra-indications.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000294:innervation; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation
Les anesthésies loco-régionales en poste isolé: V. Anesthésie du bas-abdomen et des membres inférieurs: la rachianesthésie.