Upper thoracic epidural anaesthesia: effects of age on neural blockade and cardiovascular parameters

ConclusionWe were unable to demonstrate an effect of age on the maximal number of spinal segments blocked after TEA; however, the caudad spread of analgesia increased with advancing age. In addition, reduction of heart rate was greater in the youngest group.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - February 20, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: J. WINK, R. WOLTERBEEK, L. P. H. J. AARTS, S. C. E. KOSTER, M. I. M. VERSTEEGH, B. T. H. VEERING Tags: Original Article Source Type: research