A Case of Total Neuraxial Anesthesia after Epidural Bolus for an Emergency Cesarean Section

Abstract

Total neuraxial block is a rare complication of spinal anesthesia and an even rarer complication of epidural anesthesia.1 We present a case of complete neuraxial block that occurred after a lidocaine bolus delivered via a previously normally functioning epidural catheter for conversion to surgical anesthesia during an emergency cesarean section.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1170965

Entities

People

  • Eve C. Cremers
  • Kim Mooney

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airway Management
  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthesia And Analgesia
  • Anesthesiology
  • Catheters
  • Consortiums
  • Conversion
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dura Mater
  • Education
  • Emergencies
  • Governments
  • Heart Rate
  • Pain
  • Upper Extremity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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