Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Dennis Møgeltoft Poulsen1, Marlene Ersgaard Jellinge1

  • 1Bedøvelse og Intensiv, Esbjerg og Grindsted Sygehus, Syddansk Universitetshospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 5, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Spinal anesthesia is generally safe but can rarely cause vasovagal reactions, leading to cardiac events like asystole. Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial for patient survival during these rare but severe complications.

Related Experiment Videos

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Societal Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Patients: A Danish Register-Based Study With 3 Years Follow-Up.

European journal of pain (London, England)·2025
Same author

Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes Between Preoperative Opioid Users and Nonusers: A Cohort Study of 467 Patients.

Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·2022
Same author

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Pneumonia-A Review.

Journal of intensive care medicine·2021
Same author

Pain Catastrophizing Does Not Predict Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes: A Cohort Study of 259 Patients With Long-Term Follow-Up.

Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·2020
Same author

<i>Raoultella Ornithinolytica</i> Diagnosed in a Neurointensive Patient. A Rare Case with Recovery without Antibiotics.

Journal of critical care medicine (Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Targu-Mures)·2018
Same author

[Clonidine can reduce opioid medication during post-operative pain].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2015
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Spinal anesthesia is a common and effective method for lower body pain management.
  • While generally safe, rare but severe cardiovascular complications can occur.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient experiencing asystole (cardiac arrest) for ten seconds.
  • This event occurred shortly after the administration of spinal anesthesia.

Findings:

  • Vasovagal reactions during spinal anesthesia can precipitate life-threatening bradycardia, hypotension, and asystole.
  • The case highlights the potential for complete circulatory collapse.

Implications:

  • Early identification and immediate intervention are critical for managing severe vasovagal reactions.
  • This case underscores the importance of preparedness for managing cardiac emergencies in anesthesia settings.