麻醉与临床研究
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脊柱麻醉的当前适应症：简短交流

Senthil Kumar*, Bala Venkata Subramanian, Vinoth Kumar

Spinal anaesthesia is a widely used regional anaesthesia technique that has been practiced for over a century. It has evolved and developed over time. This technique is learned early during training and is relatively easy to master. This article aims to highlight the current indications for spinal anaesthesia and discuss its various benefits and applications. The article begins by providing an overview of the history of spinal anaesthesia, mentioning its introduction by August Bier. It emphasizes that spinal anaesthesia is commonly performed for surgeries below the umbilicus and is the technique of choice in resource-poor developing countries.