LAUSR

In today’s era, the global burden of ischaemic heart disease has increased, leading to a parallel increase in the number of such patients presenting in emergency operating rooms (EORs). Though spinal anaesthesia (SA) is commonly administered to patients with a history of cardiac disease including parturients in elective areas, the risk of development of paraplegia associated with the use of dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) limits its use in emergency situations.[1-3] Here, we share our experience of successful administration of SA for emergency lower limb surgery, in a patient receiving DAPT under platelet transfusion cover.