title: Inadvertent intrathecal administration of amidetrizoate.
abstract: Two cases are presented in which amidetrizoate (Urografin) was accidentally introduced into the intrathecal cavity. Intrathecal lavage and continuous administration of thiopentone were very successful in preventing further systemic deterioration.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakazawa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yoshinari
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kinefuchi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Amaha
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013874:Thiopental / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D013874:Thiopental