Abstract
Total spinal anesthesia following intrathoracic intercostal nerve blocks with bupivacaine performed for postoperative pain relief during thoracotomy is described. Possible mechanisms for this complication include: (1) inadvertent placement of the needle through an intervertebral foramen, (2) puncture of a long dural cuff, and (3) intraneural injection with central spread. Recognition of this potential complication is important, and facilities for proper support must be available.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-292 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1976 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine