[Accidental intra-arterial propofol injection].
We report a case of accidental intra-arterial injection of propofol in a 37-year-old woman admitted for gynaecological surgery. The patient first reported pain and then demonstrated hyperaemia and swelling of the hand lasting for 15 minutes. No specific treatment was required, all symptoms disappeared spontaneously and the patient was discharged without any functional deficit. It is, nevertheless, important to prevent or discover accidental intra-arterial cannulation. When infusion is difficult or when strong pain appears during propofol administration, accidental intra-arterial injection must be excluded.
Kjaergaard
Maj
M
Glostrup Hospital, Operations- og Anaestesiologisk Afdeling Y, Denmark. majkjaergaard@hotmail.com
Rovsing
Marie Louise
ML
D000328:Adult; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D006940:Hyperemia / Q000209:etiology; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008508:Medication Errors; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D015742:Propofol