Total Spinal Anaesthesia: A Rare Complication of Psoas Compartment Block
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Total Spinal Anaesthesia: A Rare Complication of Psoas Compartment Block

Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2021;49(2):163-165 DOI: 10.5152/TJAR.2020.26918
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Abstract

Psoas compartment block is an acceptable regional anaesthesia technique as a substitute to central neuraxial blockade for lower limb surgeries. Being a peripheral nerve block, it is considered relatively safe compared with the central neuraxial block. However, it can lead to some serious complications. Herein, we report a rare complication of total spinal anaesthesia following peripheral nerve stimulator-guided psoas compartment block.

Keywords: Lower limb surgery, psoas compartment block, total spinal anaesthesia