Navigating the Dry Tap Conundrum: A Successful Spinal Anesthesia for a Cesarean Section

A "dry tap" in spinal anesthesia is characterized by the lack of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after needle insertion and poses unique challenges for anesthesiologists. We present an uncommon case of a 30-year-old female undergoing a cesarean section who experienced this situation. Despite the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cureus 2023, Vol.15 (10), p.e46726-e46726
Hauptverfasser: Ba-Shammakh, Saleh A, Al-Samnah, Ahmad, Zidan, Mohammad K, Abdallah, Haitham M
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A "dry tap" in spinal anesthesia is characterized by the lack of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after needle insertion and poses unique challenges for anesthesiologists. We present an uncommon case of a 30-year-old female undergoing a cesarean section who experienced this situation. Despite the absence of CSF after several attempts, the patient's sensory alterations post-anesthesia administration confirmed intrathecal placement. This successful administration of spinal anesthesia in the face of a dry tap emphasizes the value of clinical observation and adaptability, offering an innovative perspective on addressing such rare occurrences.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.46726