EDITORIAL: CAN WE MINIMIZE HYPOTENSION FOLLOWING SPINAL ANESTHESIA FOR CESAREAN SECTION?

Spinal (subarachnoid) anesthesia is considered nowadays as the “Gold standard” technique for cesarean section. The technique has a very rapid onset and provides a dense neural block. Because of the small dose of local anesthetic used, there is minimal risk of local anesthetic toxicity, and minimal transfer of the drug to the fetus. An important “bonus” is the “awake” mother who can witness the wonderful moment of delivery of her newborn.