Spinal Anesthesia and Etomidate: Complications and Considerations

This chapter explores complications related to spinal anesthesia, with a focus on microcatheters and spinal hematoma. It then transitions to discussing etomidate's pharmacological properties, highlighting its effects on hemodynamic stability and potential complications such as adrenal suppression and post-operative nausea. The speakers emphasize the drug's relative advantages in specific patient populations, while also addressing its declining usage due to increased mortality risks for critically ill patients.