Spinal anesthesia

Patient satisfaction Reduced risk of

respiratory complications

Superior muscle relaxation, less bleeding, quick restoration of bowel function and reduced incidence of coagulation disorders following surgery.
Advantages of Regional and Local Anesthesia. advantages patient remains conscious maintain his own airway aspiration of gastric contents unlikely smooth recovery requiring less skilled nursing care as compared to general anesthesia advantages postoperative analgesia reduction in surgical stress earlier discharge for outpatients less expe

General anesthesia Advantages

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Reduces intraoperative patient awareness and recall2 Allows proper muscle relaxation for prolonged periods of time Facilitates complete control of the airway, breathing, and circulation Can be used in cases of sensitivity to local anesthetic agent Can be administered without moving the patient from the supine position Can be adapted easily to procedures of unpredictable duration or extent Can be administered rapidly and is reversible