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A member asked:
Where do they put needle for spinal during csection?
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Lumbar spine: The spinal cord ends at l1. So we usually aim at L4 l5. The goal is then to administer enough anesthetic to get a specific level of coverage.
Answered 2/20/2015
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L4-l5: Needle usually goes in spinal space below spinal cord at level between 4 th and 5 th lumbar vertebras.
Answered 12/7/2013
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