title: A clinical diagnosis of inadvertent epidural administration of potassium chloride.
abstract: We present a case of accidental epidural administration of potassium chloride, which was diagnosed by clinical signs. The genesis of symptoms and signs following such administration is discussed and compared with other published reports.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Perugia School of Medicine, Italy.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Peduto
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mezzetti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gori
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012585:Sciatica / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D011189:Potassium Chloride