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A patient experienced sudden unconsciousness and cardiovascular collapse during a total knee replacement surgery after receiving a small dose of vancomycin. This case highlights a rare but severe adverse reaction to vancomycin infusion.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for orthopedic procedures like total knee replacement.
  • Prophylactic antibiotics are often administered to prevent surgical site infections.

Observation:

  • A 77-year-old female underwent spinal anesthesia for a total knee replacement.
  • Vancomycin infusion was initiated pre-operatively based on medical advice.

Findings:

  • The patient became unconscious and experienced severe cardiovascular collapse shortly after receiving a small dose (40 mg) of vancomycin.
  • Resuscitation was successful with intravenous ephedrine and adrenaline.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential for rapid and severe adverse reactions to vancomycin, even at low doses.

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  • Careful monitoring for anaphylactic or severe hypersensitivity reactions during vancomycin administration is crucial.
  • Further investigation into the mechanisms of vancomycin-induced cardiovascular collapse is warranted.