Anaesthesia General ca9a743a

Which of the following is true regrading spinal cord and neuraxial blockade

Spinal cord ends at S1 in adults

Spinal anaesthesia is given below L3 level in children

Dural sac extends upto S2 in children

Spinal cord ends at lower border of L1 in children

High-Yield Explanation

Spinal cord ends at upper border of L3 in children , and at lower border of L1 in adults. The dural sac extends upto S3 in children and S2 in adults.

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