An epidural anaesthetic with unusual complications.
Respiratory paralysis and prolonged duration of anaesthesia followed lumbar epidural block with bupivacaine. Subdural, extra arachnoid block is postulated.
D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002045:Bupivacaine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors
D002045:Bupivacaine