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[Subdural catheterization uncovered by severe hypotension during epidural plus general anesthesia]
A Okuyama1, Y Saito, H Amenomori
1Department of Anesthesia, Asahikawa Kosei Hospital.
Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Accidental subdural catheterization during epidural anesthesia with general anesthesia can lead to severe hypotension. This complication is difficult to detect and unpredictable, requiring careful monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Epidural catheterization is a common procedure for anesthesia and analgesia.
- Accidental subdural catheterization is a rare but serious complication.
- General anesthesia can mask the typical signs of epidural catheter malpositioning.