Neurologic Complications After Placement of Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Catheters and Needles in Anesthetized Patients

Subarachnoid or epidural needle placement in an anesthetized patient is controversial because general anesthesia and muscle relaxation may mask neural trauma.However, placement of a needle or catheter in the subarachnoid space for the purpose of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) drainage is frequently per