Understanding Spinal Anesthesia: What Patients Should Know

May 8, 2024 by Dr. Anuraya Mahendar

Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for lower-body surgeries. It numbs the lower half of the body while you remain comfortable under close monitoring.

Benefits

• Excellent pain control during and immediately after surgery
• Lower nausea in many patients compared to general anesthesia
• Faster recovery of alertness

What you can expect

• Vitals are monitored continuously.
• The injection is given under sterile conditions.
• Numbness wears off gradually over a few hours.