Horner's Syndrome with Unilateral Brachial Plexus Blockade Following Lumbar Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia for Labor - A Case Report

Abstract

We present a case of Horners Syndrome and complete brachial plexus blockade following epidural bolus of lidocaine for labor analgesia that was initially misdiagnosed as a cerebrovascular accident. Use of the catheter was discontinued and the episode resolved with expectant management. Horners Syndrome with brachial plexus involvement following lumbar anesthesia may be a startling event for the patient and provider but is otherwise benign and resolves without sequelae[1].

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 05, 2019
Accession Number
AD1078876

Entities

People

  • Richard J. Bennett

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Active Duty
  • Analgesia
  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthetics
  • Body Regions
  • Catheters
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fentanyl
  • Infusions
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Lower Extremity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Care
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Signs And Symptoms
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Upper Extremity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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