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Centrineuraxial (spinaland epidural) anaesthesia is not contraindicated in____________?

Correct answer: B. Patient on aspirin

  • A. Platalets <80,000
  • B. Patient on aspirin
  • C. Patient on oral anticoagulants
  • D. Raised intracranial pressure

Explanation

Aspirin alone usually does not contraindicate spinal or epidural anaesthesia, although bleeding risk must still be assessed. Significant thrombocytopenia, therapeutic oral anticoagulation and raised intracranial pressure are important contraindications or major safety concerns.

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