title: [Technical Tips for Spinal Anesthesia].
abstract: Spinal anesthesia is a standard technique for all anesthesiologists and surgeons. This review deals with basic knowledge and tips for spinal anesthesia in an empirical manner. It is important to understand practical knowledge about specific character of each local anesthetic, spread patterns of the anesthetics in the subarachnoid space and relation between anesthesia level and puncture site. This review also introduces tips for subarachnoid puncture and divided administration method of isobaric local anesthetic solution based on the literature. Anesthesiologists and surgeons have to recognize that it is necessary to take enough time to perform precious and optimal spinal anesthesia.
authors.forename: Takeshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shima
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain; D011677:Punctures; D013346:Subarachnoid Space
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local