KnowraSpinal anesthesiaLinked fromLinked fromThe 14 pages that link to Spinal anesthesia, each with the reason it gives.All 14Broader topic 6Related 6Compared with 2Local anestheticBroader topic: It uses local anesthetic to block nerve roots below the injection level.Local anesthesiaBroader topic: It uses local anesthetic to block sensation below the injection level.Regional anesthesiaBroader topic: A small intrathecal dose can produce a dense block below its spread level.BupivacaineBroader topic: Bupivacaine is commonly used for spinal blocks, including anesthesia for surgery below the waist.ProcaineBroader topic: Procaine has been used intrathecally, though other drugs are now more common.AnestheticBroader topic: It is a specific route for producing dense anesthesia below the injection level.