Occurrence of Total Spinal Anesthesia after Caudal Anesthesia in a Newborn Patient: A Case Report of a Challenging Complication

Autor: Alireza Babajani, Nafiseh Feizollahzadeh, Hamed Koohsoltani
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Vol 10, Iss Supp. 2 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2423-5849
Popis: A 2-month and 13-day-old boy underwent surgery for a right inguinal hernia. During the procedure, a caudal block was performed using 4 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine injected with an epinephrine-soaked syringe. Before the injection, we confirmed that there was no blood or cerebrospinal fluid present. However, shortly after the injection, the patient experienced respiratory apnea and a slow heart rate. The medical team provided respiratory and cardiac support and closely monitored the patient. After a day and a half, the patient was discharged with no further complications.
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