“What is a high spinal block?”
I am a 31 year old female. I want to know what is a high spinal block?
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AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
When the level of anesthesia is above the recommended for surgery and you feel discomfort, trouble breathing, cannot speak, and maybe will need help to breathe or intubation.
It refers to anesthetic reaching a high level along the spine which can cause issues with breathing and heart rate.