Severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for Caesarean section

Authors
Watkins, EJ Dresner, M Calow, CE
Citation
Ej. Watkins et al., Severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for Caesarean section, BR J ANAEST, 84(1), 2000, pp. 118-120
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
00070912 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
118 - 120
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-0912(200001)84:1<118:SVADRA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A patient experienced a severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for elective Caesarean section. The combination of vagal over-activity and sympathetic block produced profound hypotension that threatened the life o f the mother and infant. The vasovagal syndrome is described, and its preve ntion and management discussed.