title: Epidural hematoma after outpatient epidural anesthesia.
abstract: Epidural hematoma is a rare complication of epidural anesthesia in healthy patients. Expedient diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid permanent neurologic deficits. In an outpatient setting, patients should be instructed to communicate symptoms of severe back pain or weakness early.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98111, USA.
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.forename: Brian D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Mulroy
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D020910:Ketorolac / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D020910:Ketorolac