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Spinal cord injury arising during anaesthetic practice is a rare event, but one that carries a significant burden in terms of morbidity and mortality. In this article, we will review the pathophysiology of spinal cord injury. We will then discuss injuries relating to patient position, spinal cord hypoperfusion and neuraxial techniques. The most serious causes of spinal cord injury – vertebral canal...
In this article, we will discuss the pathophysiology of peripheral nerve injury in anaesthetic practice, including factors which increase the susceptibility of nerves to damage. We will describe a practical and evidence‐based approach to the management of suspected peripheral nerve injury and will go on to discuss major nerve injury patterns relating to intra‐operative positioning and to peripheral...
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