“Which is better general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia?”
I am a 45 year old female. I want to know which is better general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia?
5 Answers
No such thing. You are not buying clothing or furniture for home.
Both general and spinal anesthesia are safe and effective for many surgeries. In some instances, such as a cesarean delivery, spinal anesthesia has been shown to be roughly 17 times safer than general anesthesia. More lengthy surgeries may require general anesthesia because most spinal anesthetics begin to dissipate after two hours.
They both have risks and benefits, but in general, regional anesthesia (like a spinal) is typically better.
It's difficult to answer this question without knowing the reason for the surgery and your general health. I have asthma and have had 3 operations on my knee, all with spinal anesthesia, so you know my bias. I have given spinals for hundreds of total knee, total hip and C-Sections, I have also given GA for each in fewer numbers.
What's "best" for you depends on what you are having done, your physical and emotional issues, and to a lesser extent your surgeon's preferences.
Best wishes
What's "best" for you depends on what you are having done, your physical and emotional issues, and to a lesser extent your surgeon's preferences.
Best wishes
It depends on what type of surgery and your comorbidities. Surgery that can be performed under a block can potentially avoid receiving intravenous and inhalation anesthetics, with the advantage of avoiding postoperative sedation and other side effects of narcotics and anesthetics. With blocks, there is little or no risk of malignant hyperthermia, a genetic metabolic derangement.
