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What are the anaesthesia options for someone who has developed Ankylosing Spondylitis for last 6 years and he has low breath holding time which is around 22 seconds?
Which is safer, spinal or general anaesthesia in case of total hip replacement?
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Total hip replacement is usually done in spinal or epidural anaesthesia and are very safe in all age groups. Having said that the fusion of spinal tissues make spinal anaesthesia difficult, but an experienced anaesthetist may put desired anaesthesia in u.
Putting GA through tube is also not easy due to limited mobility of neck in some patients with ank soond. So during pre anaesthesia checks ur anaesthetist will assess u n discuss regarding which anaesthesia s best for u.
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Should be examined by anaesthesia doctor where u r planning to get it done.
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Please get ur surgery done at a hospital where all specialities are there.
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Choice of anesthesia is with the anesthetist and not with the patient.
It is a very critical phase for the patient.
Anaesthetist should be given all the information about the patient's health.
Anesthesit should be given freedom to choose anesthesia for the patient.
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Spinal with epidural is safest option for him. However he should be evaluvated by the anaesthesiologist in the hospital for the final decision
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