Extensive spread of local anaesthetic solution following subdural insertion of an epidural catheter during labour.
A case is described where a small dose of bupivacaine was accidentally injected into the subdural, extra-arachnoid space resulting in extensive unilateral block and hypotension. The spread of solution was confirmed radiologically.
D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004388:Dura Mater; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology*; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy
D002045:Bupivacaine