title: Continuous posterior lumbar plexus and continuous parasacral and intubation with lighted stylet for ankylosing spondylitis.
abstract: Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by progressive ossification of the spinal column with resultant stiffness. Ankylosing spondylitis can present significant challenges to the anaesthetist as a consequence of the potential difficult airway and performing neuraxial blockade. We describe a case of intubation with lighted stylet, and use of the continuous lumbosacral plexus for THA and postoperative analgesia with an elastomeric pump. Key words: Airways difficult anticipated, anesthesia, ankoylosing spondylitis, arthroplasty, conduction, continuous lumbosacral plexus, hip, infusion pumps, intubation awake, replacement.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine of Botucatu, School of Medicine Nova Esperança, Anesthesiologist Complexo Hospitalar Mangabeira, Paraíba, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luiz Eduardo
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Imbelloni
authors.affiliation: Resident Physician from CET-SBA and the Complexo Hospitalar Mangabeira, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
authors.forename: Neli
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lucena