Epidural hematoma after outpatient epidural anesthesia.
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.
Gilbert
Andre
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Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98111, USA.
Owens
Brian D
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Mulroy
Michael F
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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
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D020910:Ketorolac