Saddle Block Anaesthesia (Noun)
Meaning
The parts of a patient's body that would touch a saddle if the patient were sitting in one are anesthetized by injecting a local anesthetic into the spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The anesthesiologist carefully administered saddle block anaesthesia to numb the lower back and legs of the patient before the procedure.
- Saddle block anaesthesia is commonly used for procedures such as childbirth and hemorrhoid surgery due to its effectiveness in numbing the lower extremities.
- To ensure a painless experience, the doctor opted for saddle block anaesthesia, injecting the local anesthetic into the patient's spinal cord.
- The medical team decided to use saddle block anaesthesia for the patient undergoing a lower back surgery to minimize discomfort and pain.
- The benefits of saddle block anaesthesia include its ability to numb specific areas of the body without affecting the patient's ability to breathe or remain conscious.