title: Coeliac plexus block and cephalic spread of injectate.
abstract: Extensive cephalic spread of solution occurred in three out of seven cases studied during coeliac plexus blockade. Spread on to cardiac nerves and plexus may be a factor in hypotension following this procedure. Incremental dosage and careful screening is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Pain Relief Foundation, Walton Hospital, Liverpool.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Hardy
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wells
mesh_terms: D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D002447:Celiac Plexus; D003287:Contrast Media; D000431:Ethanol / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D000431:Ethanol; D002045:Bupivacaine