Cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia: a report of two cases.
Spinal anesthesia is a widely practiced technique for both elective and emergency procedures. It is so recommended because of its efficacy and safety. Cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia is considered as a "very rare", "unusual", and "unexpected" event. We report here two instances of cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia in young healthy people. Discussions on the causes, management, and prevention of cardiac arrest following spinal anesthesia are also brought forward in the text.
Chung
Chih-Ming
CM
Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Military General Hospital, Kaohsiun, Taiwan, ROC.
Kuo
Chien-Hung
CH
Chen
Jieh-Jie
JJ
Chung
Han-Chiug
HC
D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012018:Reflex