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introduced "nerve block" cocaine into mandible
halsted
injected cocaine sol'n b/w spinous processes of inf. dorsal vert. into interspinous lig.
corning
invented subarachnoid injection

invented 1st subarachnoid tap
bier

quinke
introduced caudal (epidural) anes

procaine synth in germany
cathelin
introduced "controlling" level (hyperbaric) procaine in sab
barker
described midline lumbar epidural space approach (segmental epidural anes)
pages
added epi to sab to prolong anes
puckett
sc descends caudally from _______ to _______ and includes _______ vertebrae: _______, _______, _______, _______, _______
foramen magnum to sacral hiatus
cervical-7, thoracic-12, lumbar-5, sacral-5(fused), coccygeal-4(fused)
_______ vert is largest for weight bearing
its facet joints allow _______ & _______
lumbar
its facet allows rotational movement and the lateral processes of vert are long, heavy, and articulate w/ribs
thoracic
triangle shaped section of fused bodies of vert; wedged b/w 2 iliac crests
sacrum
_______ is the laminae of last sacral vert that is incomplete & bridged by ligaments
inj point for caudal anes
sacral hiatus
_______ is 4 small bone segments fused into 2 bones as individual; triangular shape
coccyx
coccygeal projections of articular processes
_______ is most pronounced
cornua

superior
joint angulation is most pronounced in the _______ area
thoracic
_______ is formed d/t non-fusion of S5 vertebral arch, cephalad to coccyx
sacral hiatus
sacral hiatus is an extension of _______ and covered by _______
site for _______ anes
ligamentum flavum
sacrococcygeal ligament
caudal (epidural)
_______ & _______ curve anterior (highest points: _______ & _______)
_______ & _______ curve posterior (low points _______ & _______)
cervical & lumbar (C5 & L2)

thoracic & sacral (T5 & S2)
kids' sc ends @ _______, then ascends to _______ by 18mths

best placement for sab _______
L3; L1-L2

L2-S2 (best to start @L3-L4)
iliac crest is located @ _______
L4
vertebrae are stacked to provide support for _______ & _______ and protection for _______
cranium & trunk
sc enclosed w/in arch
_______ space out vert bodies and cushion the sc
fibrocartilagenous discs
_______ & _______ link vertebrae
articular capsules & ligaments
KNOW!!!
_______: heavier portion of vert that is congiuous w/_______
anterior placed body
pedicles
KNOW!!!
pedicles stretch posteriorly to join _______ & _______ to complete posterior arch
transverse process & spinous process
KNOW!!!
name parts of vertebrae (except C1)
ant. vert body, 2 pedicles, 2 trans. processes, laminae, 4 facet joints, 1 spinous process, vert foramen
KNOW!!!
_______ articulate w/vert above and below (allow motion in the spine)
facet joints
KNOW!!!
_______ is arch through which sc travels; smaller in _______, larger in _______ & _______ areas
vert foramen
thoracic
cervical & lumbar
_______ has no vert body
C1
facet joints are aka _______ or _______ joints
zygapophyseal or apophyseal
on each vert, _______ joint faces upward and _______ faces downward, with 1 joint on each side (? & ?)
superior articular facet
inferior articular facet
(R & L)
_______: strong fibrous cord connecting tips of spinous processes from sacrum to C7 (and continues upward to _______ as _______); max thick in _______ area
supraspinous ligament (1st to meet needle)
external occipital protuberance as nuchal ligament
_______: think membranous lig, runs b/w spinous processes & blends ant w/_______
interspinous ligament
ligamentum flavum
_______: strongest post lig, connects _______
ligamentum flavum (LF)
yellow tough lig that runs from ant/inf vert laminae to post/sup;
most dense in _______ area;
final barrier before sc
ligamentum flavum (LF)
lumbar
_______: ant and post lig that run from base of skull to sacrum; attach _______ & _______
longitudinal ligaments
intervert discs & vert bodies
_______: potential space surrounding spinal meninges;
extends _______ to _______;
covered by _______
epidural space
foramen magnum to sacral hiatus
sacrococcygeal lig boundaries
name the sacrococcygeal lig boundaries
anterior: post longtitudinal lig
lateral: pedicles & intervert foramina
posterior: LF & ant surface of lamina
epidural space contains _______, _______, _______, & _______
nerve roots
fat
lymphatics
arteries
_______ provide drainage of blood from sc and cord lining
internal vert venous plexus
LF is _______ in the middle and _______ towards sides of sc
thicker
thinner
sc starts in foramen magnum of _______ & _______ and ends below _______
brainstem & medulla oblongata
conus medullaris
at birth sc ends @ _______ and moves _______ to reach adult position @ _______ by _______ age
L3
cephalad
L2
2yrs
spinal nerve are attached to sc by 2 roots: _______ & _______
anterior (motor) &
posterior (sensory)
_______: portion of sc that gives rise to rootlets of single spinal nerve
cord segment
_______: skin area innervated by given spinal nerve and its cord segment
dermatome
sc is protected by _______ & 3 conn. tissue coverings called _______ (_______, _______, & _______)
vert column & meninges (dura, arachnoid, & pia mater)
_______: tough outermost mem covering spinal column
dura mater
_______: firmly attached to foramen magnum of occipital bone, and
_______: dural sac ends @ S2
sup dura mater
inf dura mater
inf dura mater is pierced by _______ (an extension of _______)
filum terminale
pia mater
_______: extends from sc to blend w/periosteum on post coccyx
filum terminale
dura becomes _______ upon reaching intervert foramina and continues as _______ of periph nerves
thinner
perineural conn tissue
_______: middle meningeal layer; closely conn to dura and ends @_______
arachnoid mater
S2
_______: potential space b/w dura and arachnoid; may explain fx spinals, high epidurals
subdural space
_______: delicate vascular membrane that contacts outer surface of sc
pia mater
_____: space bw arachnoid & pia mater, filled w/CSF;
continous w/central canal of cord & ventricles; site for SAB
subarachnoid space (SAS)
3 divisions of SAS
cranial (surrounds brain)
spinal (surrounds sc)
root (surrounds dorsal & ventral roots)
spinal nerve roots transverse _____ and carry meningeal layers w/_____, _____, _____, & _____ spaces
epidural space
epidural, subdural, subarachnoid, & subpial
as dura extends toward intervert foramen it becomes _____
thinner
_____: ultrafiltrate of bld plasma in osmotic & hydrostatic equilibrium that runs b/w _____ & _____
CSF
pia & arachnoid mater
most of CSF is formed in ...
_____ml made each day and absorbed via _____
choroid plexus in lateral, 3rd, & 4th ventricles
450ml
subarachnoid villi into adj venous sinus
~_____ml CSF in SAS
Flows through _____ to _____ into _____
Bathes _____, _____, & _____
25-35ml
ventricles-->foramen of luschka & magendie-->SAS
sc, cauda equina, & brain
CSF is 90% _____, also _____ & _____
pH=_____
sp grav=_____
H2O; 'lytes & glucose
7.39-7.50
1.003-1.009 (isobaric)
CSF+dextrose=_____
CSF+H2O=_____
CSF+plain LA=_____
hyperbaric
hypobaric
isobaric
specific gravity increases w/_____, _____, & _____ and decreases w/_____
age, hyperglycemia, hypothermia

hyperthermia
CSF maintains _____ & _____ for CNS
physiologically stable env & buffering capacity
majority of CSF in sc in _____ (horizontal position pressure=_____)
lower cauda equina
(6-8cm H2O)
arterial supply enters via _____ of SC, aorta, and iliac arteries
enters _____, crosses _____, enters _____ in region of _____
radicular branches
intervert foramina
epidural space
SAS
dural cuff of spinal nerve roots
2 paired PSAs arise from _____ and descend _____; fed by _____ and send vessels to _____
inf cerebellar a.
medial to post nerve roots
25-40 radicular a.
post white & gray columns
_____: formed at terminal part of each vertebral a.
runs down midline ant and sends branches into _____ & _____
ant spinal a.
center of sc & into ant & lat gray and white columns
how does LA get into sc?
CSF & LA enter Virchow-Robbins space and enter sc
1 ASA supplies _____
2 PSA supply _____
ant 2/3 sc
post 1/3 sc
three longitudinal vessels are fed by spinal branches of the following arteries... (6)
vertebral
deep cervical
ascending cervical
post intercostal
lumbar
lat sacral
75% of motor tracts in sc supplied by...
1 ASA
upper sc receives blood from _____, middle from _____, and lower from _____
branches of sc a.
branches of intercostal & lumbar a. (T3 & T4)
branches of internal iliac a.
radicular a. give rise to 3 branches...
ant & post a.
neuromedullary a.
a. of adamkiewicz (radicularis magna)
ant & post a. supply...
vert column
neuromedullary a. supplies _____ & _____ via...
sc & meninges
ant & post radicular a.
_____ is the largest feeder of sc; ant segmented medullary a. that supplies ASA mainly in lumbar enlargement; enters b/w T8 & L3
a. of adamkiewicz (radicularis magna)
most tenuous region of bld supply is _____ d/t sluggish flow
T4 (tenuous supply to ant sc!)
high thoracic and cervical sc supplied mainly by branches of _____
subclavian a.
ischemia in ant sc mainly results in _____
motor deficits
extensive sx manipulation of ant sc can result in _____, causing _____, _____, &/or _____
ischemia of conus medullaris
ischemia, motor deficit, +/or paralysis
stimulation of sns cz _____, _____, & _____
vasoconstriction, sweating, bowel constriction
pre-gang nerves of sns originate in _____ and pass through _____
lat gray column of gray matter
spinal nerves from T1 to L2
_____ are motor, sensory, and symp fibers that exit vert column thru intervert foramina
spinal nerves
spinal nerve and corresponding cord segment are named for
intervert foramen thru which they run
sns pre-ganglionics leave spinal n. to become part of _____, go up/down symp chain, and synapse at/above/below point of entry
white rami comunicantes
_____ runs alongside sns pre-ganglionics on the anterolateral surface of vert column
symp paravert ganglia
_____ & _____ innervate the gut
celiac ganglia &
mesenteric ganglia
symp post-gangl fibers innervate _____, _____, _____, & _____
bld vessels (constr), heart (incr chronotropy & inotropy), bronchi (dilation), smooth muscle (bladder contr & bowel distention)
psns pre-gangl fibers reside in _____ & _____ and synapse w/short post-gangl fibers in _____
cranial n. & S2-S4
walls of organs they innervate (i.e. vagus n.-GIT motility & tone, sacral n.-bladder and lower GIT)
SAB and epidural used for _____, _____ & _____ procedures (not higher d/t _____)
lower abd, extremity, limited upper abd
(don't want anes of lungs)
indications for neuraxial RA (=spinal, epidural, caudal)
lower abd, gyne/ob, hernia, lower limb, uro, perineal, rectal
benefits of RA
no GA risk of 'full stomach'
no airway/intub difficulties (but should still prep for it!)
sx stress results in metabolic/endocrine elevations in..
prolactin
growth h.
ACTH, ADH (vaso)
cortisol, aldo, renin
catecholamines
bld glucose
stress response (=hormonal changes) d/t sx can be modulated with _____ or _____
high epidural or spinal anes (although inconsistently effective in upper abd sx)
SAB+epi (vs. GA)=less bld loss
total hip repl=_____
prostatectomy=_____
TURP=_____
hysterectomy=_____
c-section=_____
22-50%
37%
18%
45%
?%
why is there less bld loss when SAB+epi used?
hypotension (no sns response) &
redistribution of bld flow away from op site (steal effect)
SAB/epidural effect on thromboembolic phenomena
sns blockade=incr bld flow and decr venostasis in LE; also decr stress response-->decr platelet aggregation; also higher plasminogen-activator levels = :-) DVT/PE outcome
CAD benefits of RA (and why?)
<pre/afterload in pts w/CHF, aortic/mitral regurg d/t sns blockade and arteriovasodilation
CAD detriments of RA (and why?)
mitral/aortic stenosis, cardiomyopathy b/c pre/afterload decr may be critical
absolute contraindications for epidural/spinal
pt refusal; allergy to LA
shock/severe hypovolemia
uncorrected coags
sepsis @ LP site
abnormal anatomy
elevated ICP
relative contraindications for epidural/spinal
deformity/tattoo
pre-existing dx of sc
chronic HA/backache
no success w/in 3 attempts
aortic stenosis
pts w/post-op epidurals have better outcomes such as...
lower mortality, reduced cost, less infections, earlier extubation
what is the precaution for pts w/hx of mobitz I or II or 3rd block w/o pacemaker?
Large vol LA may stabilize cardiac cellular membrane and increase heart block
_____: level of skin that corresponds to respective sensory innervation by spinal nerves
dermatomes
_____ & _____ mediate visceral sensation and visceromatic reflexes and help determine segmental levels of anes for op
cutaneous n. distribution & autonomic afferents from organs
sensory dermatomes include _____, _____, _____, & _____
cervical 1-8
thoracic 1-12
lumbar 1-5
sacral 1-5
sensory dermatomes:
_____ clavicle, _____ nipple
_____ diaphragm, xiphoid
_____ pelvis, sym pubis
T2, T4
T6
T10
T12-L1
_____ ilioing lig, heel, 5th toe
_____ genitofem n.
_____ med ankle
_____ big toe, _____ knee
L1
L1-2
L4
L5, S2
KNOW!!!
LA into CSF provides total blockade _____ and anesthesia _____ to site of injection
blockade - caudad
anesthesia - cephalad
absolute contraindications for epidural/spinal
pt refusal; allergy to LA
shock/severe hypovolemia
uncorrected coags
sepsis @ LP site
abnormal anatomy
elevated ICP
relative contraindications for epidural/spinal
deformity/tattoo
pre-existing dx of sc
chronic HA/backache
no success w/in 3 attempts
aortic stenosis
pts w/post-op epidurals have better outcomes such as...
lower mortality, reduced cost, less infections, earlier extubation
what is the precaution for pts w/hx of mobitz I or II or 3rd block w/o pacemaker?
Large vol LA may stabilize cardiac cellular membrane and increase heart block
_____: level of skin that corresponds to respective sensory innervation by spinal nerves
dermatomes
_____ & _____ mediate visceral sensation and visceromatic reflexes and help determine segmental levels of anes for op
cutaneous n. distribution & autonomic afferents from organs
sensory dermatomes include _____, _____, _____, & _____
cervical 1-8
thoracic 1-12
lumbar 1-5
sacral 1-5
sensory dermatomes:
_____ clavicle, _____ nipple
_____ diaphragm, xiphoid
_____ pelvis, sym pubis
T2, T4
T6
T10
T12-L1
_____ ilioing lig, heel, 5th toe
_____ genitofem n.
_____ med ankle
_____ big toe, _____ knee
L1
L1-2
L4
L5, S2
KNOW!!!
LA into CSF provides total blockade _____ and anesthesia _____ to site of injection
blockade - caudad
anesthesia - cephalad
KNOW!!!
level of cephalad anes depends on _____, _____, & _____
pt position
total dose LA
baricity of LA sol'n
KNOW!!!
blockade of sns fibers extends _____ than sensory fibers
2-4 segments higher
KNOW!!!
_____ fibers are most difficult to block
motor (Aalpha & Abeta)
KNOW!!!
motor fibers block _____ than sensory blocks
2 segments
KNOW!!!
block onset is
_____ >
_____ fibers >
_____ fibers
sns > sensory > motor
_____ fibers are most sensitive to LA
pregang sym fibers (B-fibers)
_____ fibers are blocked 1st and remain blocked longest
pain C-fibers (sensation to cold)
_____ fibers are blocked and recover 2nd
A-delta fibers (pin-prick)
_____ fibers are last to block and 1st to recover
A-beta fibers (touch)
_____ fibers are the largest, and less sensitive to LA than sensory fibers
A-alpha (motor)
level of motor block is _____ dermatomes _____ than sensory anesthesia
2-4 dermatomes
lower than
_____ or _____ anes good for perineal/vag sx; blocks _____ dermatomes
low spinal or saddle block
sacral
T10 spinal anes useful for which procedures?
T4 or T6?
TURP, cystoscopy, lower extremity sx

intra-abd sx, c-section (T4)
_____: weight in gm of 1ml sol'n @ specific temp (usually gm/ml)
density
_____: ratio of density of sol'n compared to water @ same temp
specific gravity
_____: ratio of density of LA to density of CSF at same temp

CSF density @37C=_____
baricity

1.003g/ml
density of baric sol'ns varies inversely w/_____
temp
isobaric sol'n baricity ranges _____ to _____
0.9998 to 1.0008
in a supine pt, hyperbaric sol'n results in a rise of anes to _____ level
in sitting pt for 5min it cz _____
T5

saddle block
less important factors for LA behavior in SAS
site/level/speed of inj, physical status/age, intra-abd pressure, direction of bevel
duration of blocks:
_____: short-acting
_____: intermed-acting
_____ & _____: long-acting
procaine (short)
lidocaine (med)
tetracaine & bupivacaine (long)
_____ spinals are most popular and achieve higher level of SAB; prepared commercially by adding _____.
hyperbaric

glucose
hyperbaric sol'n spreads _____ in sitting position and _____ in trendelenberg position
caudad

cephalad
_____ is long-acting drug for SAB
mixed w/D10=_____
mixed w/sterile H2O=_____
duration:_____
tetracaine
hyperbaric
hypobaric
2-3hrs (longer w/Epi)
FDA rec for Lidocaine dilution
Lido5% + D7.5% (hyperbaric)

Lido2% (isobaric) can be used if preservative-free
Hyperbaric bupivacaine contains _____ and is _____-acting w/_____ onset than tetracaine
Isobaric bupi is _____%
Bupivacaine0.75% + D8.25%
shorter-acting, slower onset
0.5%
_____: alpha2-agonist that cz decr bld flow and analgesia w/short and intermed LA
epinephrine
_____ ug/ml Epi added to SAB prolongs block duration _____%
5

40-70%
_____: alpha2-agonist that inhibits C & A fibers when given with LA
clonidine
clonidine prolongs sensory block ~100min when _____ug added to long-acting LA for _____, _____, & _____ blocks
100-150ug
neuraxial, IV, periph n.
larger doses of clonidine (>150ug) w/long-acting LA cz _____, _____, & _____
hypotension, sedation, bradycardia
procaine prep is _____%
duration=_____min
duration w/epi=_____min
10%
45min
60min
bupivacaine prep is _____
duration=_____min
duration w/epi=_____min
0.75% in D8.25%
90-120min
100-150min
tetracaine prep is _____
duration=_____min
duration w/epi=_____min
1% in D10%
90-120min
120-240min
lidocaine prep is _____
duration=_____min
duration w/epi=_____min
5% in D7.5%
60-75min
60-90min
ropivacaine prep is _____
duration=_____min
duration w/epi=_____min
0.2 to 1%
90-120min
90-120min
dose for procaine for
peri,lower,saddle=_____
lower abd T10=_____
upper abd T2-T4=_____
75mg
125mg
200mg
dose for bupivacaine for
peri,lower,saddle=_____
lower abd T10=_____
upper abd T2-T4=_____
4-10mg
12-14mg
12-18mg
dose for tetracaine for
peri,lower,saddle=_____
lower abd T10=_____
upper abd T2-T4=_____
4-8mg
10-12mg
10-16mg
dose for lidocaine for
peri,lower,saddle=_____
lower abd T10=_____
upper abd T2-T4=_____
25-50mg
50-75mg
75-100mg
dose for ropivacaine for
peri,lower,saddle=_____
lower abd T10=_____
upper abd T2-T4=_____
8-12mg
8-12mg
16-18mg
procaine:
dose range:_____mg
2-derm regression:_____min
resolution:_____min
prolonged by adr. agonists:_____%
50-200mg
30-50min
90-120min
30-50%
chloroprocaine:
dose range:_____mg
2-derm regression:_____min
resolution:_____min
prolonged by adr. agonists:_____%
30-100mg
30-50min
70-150min
N/A
lidocaine:
dose range:_____mg
2-derm regression:_____min
resolution:_____min
prolonged by adr. agonists:_____%
25-100mg
40-100min
140-240min
20-50%
bupivacaine:
dose range:_____mg
2-derm regression:_____min
resolution:_____min
prolonged by adr. agonists:_____%
5-20mg
90-140min
240-380min
20-50%
tetracaine:
dose range:_____mg
2-derm regression:_____min
resolution:_____min
prolonged by adr. agonists:_____%
5-20mg
90-140min
240-380min
50-100%
two chief landmarks for SAB and epidural
iliac crests identify L4 spine or L4-L5 interspace
spinous processes identify midline
sc ends at _____, so safe SAB choices are _____, _____, _____, or _____
L1-2
L2-3, L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1
most popular position for SAB is _____
lat decubitus (opens up interspaces; max flexion of knees & hips, shoulders & iliac crest inline)
easier to find midline in obese pts in _____ position, but disadvantages are
sitting position
vasovagal/fainting, discomfort for hip fx pt
in the midline approach for SAB the bevel should be parallel to the dural fiber b/c...
reduces extent of dural tear and incidence of post-dural h/a by splitting rather than cutting fibers
in midline approach for SAB in lumbar region needle should be angled _____ and when it enters _____ you may feel a pop
slightly cephalad

ligamentum flavum
gold standards for SAB include _____, _____, & _____
free flow of CSF
no heme
no parasthesia (although common & transient)
if you hit bone on SAB approach...
redirect needle cephalad, walk up lamina
if parasthesia is present...
NEVER inject!
a 22g introducer over a 25g or 26g needle prevents...
spinal needle bending and contact w/prep sol'n
describe the paramedian approach for SAB (useful esp. in _____ pts)
arthritic
insert needle 1cm lat to edge of sp. process, direct toward same midline entry point
describe the taylor approach for SAB
more extreme paramedian angle
approached @ L5-S1 (largest vert. interspace)
level of anes must be documented at _____, _____, & _____ in PAR
1min, 5min, end of sx