title: Two cases of untoward sequelae associated with thiopentone.
abstract: Two cases of adverse sequelae associated with the use of 2.5% thiopentone are reported: one involved extensive local venous thrombosis at the site of the injection causing great distress to the patient; the other involved a histaminoid reaction in a patient who, like others who have been reported with this type of reaction, had a history of allergy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013874:Thiopental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D013874:Thiopental