Epidural and spinal anaesthesia and the use of anticoagulants

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作者
Armstrong, RF [1 ]
Addy, V
Breivik, H
机构
[1] Middlesex Hosp, Dept Anaesthet, London W1N 8AA, England
[2] Radcliffe Infirm, Dept Anaesthet, Oxford OX2 6HE, England
[3] Univ Oslo, Natl Hosp, Rikshosp, Dept Anaesthesiol, N-0316 Oslo, Norway
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HOSPITAL MEDICINE | 1999年 / 60卷 / 07期
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10.12968/hosp.1999.60.7.1154
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Neurological injuries after epidural/spinal analgesia am a serious but uncommon problem. Spinal haematoma cause a proportion of these complications, and can be minimized by avoiding central nervous blockade in high-risk patients, especially those receiving anticoagulant therapy. Early, of spinel haematoma by basic neurological monitoring allows early intervention and improves outcome.
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