title: Inadvertent intrathecal injection of tramadol.
abstract: The present case report describes the observed sequelae following an inadvertent intrathecal injection of tramadol in a patient with metastatic malignancy. The contributing circumstances before the injection are discussed, as is the potential aetiology of the observed sequelae.
authors: Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia. na_barrett@hotmail.com
authors: N A
authors: NA
authors: Barrett
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Sundaraj
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000556:secondary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008508:Medication Errors; D008875:Middle Aged; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000139:chemically induced; D010166:Palliative Care; D014147:Tramadol / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D014147:Tramadol