Dogliotti's principle
Dogliotti's Principle
Dogliotti's Principle (pronunciation: /dɒɡliːˈɒtis prɪnˈsɪpəl/) is a fundamental concept in the field of anesthesia. It was named after the Italian anesthesiologist, Enrico Dogliotti, who first proposed the principle.
Etymology
The term "Dogliotti's Principle" is derived from the name of its proposer, Enrico Dogliotti. Dogliotti was an Italian anesthesiologist who made significant contributions to the field of anesthesia during the 20th century.
Definition
Dogliotti's Principle states that the level of spinal anesthesia can be controlled by the position of the patient. According to this principle, the spread of the anesthetic solution in the subarachnoid space can be influenced by changing the patient's position after the injection.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.
- Spinal Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that is used to block pain sensation in a specific area of the body.
- Subarachnoid Space: The space in the meninges between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
- Enrico Dogliotti: An Italian anesthesiologist who proposed Dogliotti's Principle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dogliotti's principle
- Wikipedia's article - Dogliotti's principle
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