Prior to receiving<unk> , it is important to provide a thorough medical evaluation to ensure there are no absolute contraindications and to minimize risks and complications. Although contraindications are rare, below are some of them: * Patient refusal * Local infection or sepsis at the site of injection * Bleeding disorders, thrombocytopaenia, or systemic anticoagulation (secondary to an increased risk of a spinal epidural hematoma) * Severe aortic stenosis * Increased intracranial pressure * Space occupying lesions of the brain * Anatomical disorders of the spine * Hypovolaemia e.g. following massive haemorrhage, including in obstetric patients * Allergy Relative Contraindication * Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, or other disorders causing resistance to local anesthesia
Spinal anaesthesia
Neurosurgical anesthesia
Local anesthesia
General anaesthesia
Combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia
Anesthesia
Sedoanalgesia
Neuraxial blockade