A lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) can be carried out under all the following techniques of anesthesia, except –
General anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Caudal anesthesia
Combined spinal epidural anesthesia
Either epidural or spinal anaesthesia is preferred. A combined spinal and epidural technique is also common. If there is massive bleeding, cord prolapse or fetal distress, general anaesthesia by rapid sequence induction is given.