Article ; Online: Status Epilepticus Following Intrathecal Administration of Bupivacaine: A Case Report.
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2022 Volume 10, Page(s) 23247096221090841
Abstract: Spinal anesthesia is common practice and rarely causes complications. Although extended experience is present, seldom side effects of this technique and the administration of intrathecal local anesthetics and/or opioids can occur. We present a case in ... ...
Abstract | Spinal anesthesia is common practice and rarely causes complications. Although extended experience is present, seldom side effects of this technique and the administration of intrathecal local anesthetics and/or opioids can occur. We present a case in which a 76-year old woman undergoing total hip arthroplasty received a low dose of intrathecal bupivacaine and sufentanil. One hour after administration, she developed myoclonic seizures of the lower extremities followed by generalized tonic-clonic seizures and status epilepticus. We conclude that status epilepticus is a rare and possible lethal side effect of intrathecal bupivacaine. Symptoms may be misleading, highlighting the importance of early recognition and adequate management. |
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MeSH term(s) | Aged ; Anesthesia, Spinal/adverse effects ; Anesthesia, Spinal/methods ; Bupivacaine/adverse effects ; Double-Blind Method ; Female ; Humans ; Injections, Spinal/adverse effects ; Status Epilepticus/chemically induced ; Status Epilepticus/drug therapy |
Chemical Substances | Bupivacaine (Y8335394RO) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-04-16 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Case Reports ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2710326-2 |
ISSN | 2324-7096 ; 2324-7096 |
ISSN (online) | 2324-7096 |
ISSN | 2324-7096 |
DOI | 10.1177/23247096221090841 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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