Major Complications and Management in Spinal Anesthesia：Current Insights in Japan

Abstract

Spinal anesthesia is a simple technique that provides perfect anesthesia and analgesia during the surgical period, so it is widely used for various surgeries. Some complications associated with spinal anesthesia, though rare, are serious, requiring appropriate management to prevent or minimize their incidence.

This article reviews the major complications of spinal anesthesia and an overview of complications of spinal anesthesia in Japan such as severe bradycardia and hypotension, total spinal block, spinal cord injury, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage after meningeal puncture. Physicians need to understand the pathophysiology, significance, associated risk factors, and management of these complications.

Regular reminders and warnings on methods of preventing complications are essential to reinforce our knowledge of the procedure and enhance its safety.