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[Inadvertent epidural ampicillin administration during labor: case report]
Petra Alves1, Virgínia Antunes1, Adriana Rodrigues1
1Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal.
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology (Elsevier)
|March 18, 2020
Summary
Accidental administration of ampicillin via epidural catheter during labor analgesia caused no immediate harm. This case highlights the risks of inadvertent drug administration and the need for careful procedures.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Inadvertent epidural drug administration poses significant risks, including morbidity and mortality.
- Current understanding largely relies on case reports detailing accidental administrations.
