Relative contraindications | Absolute contraindications |
---|---|
Spinal anaesthesia | |
Deformities of the spinea | Refusal by patient |
Severe back pain or headache | Inadequate coagulation |
Pre-existent neurological deficiency | |
Infection near puncture site | |
Allergy to local anaesthetic | |
Inability to communication properly | |
General anaesthesia | |
Expected difficulty with airway | Refusal by patient |
Allergy for (components of) medications |