Which anesthestic modality is to be avoided in sickle cell disease
Refer :Sho textbook of Anesthesia by Ajay Yadav 2/e p 148 Prevention of conditions that our sickling is the basis of Peri operative management Supplemental oxygen is recommended Circulatory stasis can be prevented with hydration Normothermia is desirable The use of tourniquet and hence Biers block is contraindicated
General anesthesia
Branchial plexus block
Intravenous regional anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Anesthesia