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Autonomic hyperreflexia, cesarean section and anesthesia. A case report.

J E Brian1, R B Clark, J G Quirk

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Autonomic hyperreflexia is a dangerous condition that can occur during childbirth for women with spinal cord injuries. Regional neural blockade effectively managed this critical event in a recent case.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neurology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Autonomic hyperreflexia is a potentially life-threatening complication in parturients with spinal cord injuries.
  • It can manifest during labor, delivery, or cesarean section.

Observation:

  • A case report details a parturient experiencing autonomic hyperreflexia.
  • The condition occurred during the peripartum period.

Findings:

  • The patient's autonomic hyperreflexia was successfully managed.
  • Regional neural blockade was the chosen therapeutic intervention.

Implications:

  • Regional neural blockade presents a viable management strategy for autonomic hyperreflexia in laboring patients with spinal cord injuries.

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  • This case highlights the importance of awareness and preparedness for managing this obstetric emergency.