Heart block following propofol: a case report.
We report two cases of ventricular arrest with persisting atrial activity in association with propofol anaesthesia. In both cases, anticholinergic agents corrected the arrhythmia. It is recommended that anticholinergic drugs be given routinely when propofol is used in association with vagal stimulants.
James
M F
MF
Department of Anaesthesia, Hillbrow Hospital Observatory, South Africa.
Reyneke
C J
CJ
Whiffler
K
K
D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010636:Phenols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D015742:Propofol
D000777:Anesthetics; D010636:Phenols; D015742:Propofol