Hypermagnesemia-induced cardiopulmonary arrest before induction of anesthesia for emergency cesarean section

Authors
Morisaki, H Yamamoto, S Morita, Y Kotake, Y Ochiai, R Takeda, J
Citation
H. Morisaki et al., Hypermagnesemia-induced cardiopulmonary arrest before induction of anesthesia for emergency cesarean section, J CLIN ANES, 12(3), 2000, pp. 224-226
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
ISSN journal
09528180 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
224 - 226
Database
ISI
SICI code
0952-8180(200005)12:3<224:HCABIO>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We describe a 42-year-old woman scheduled for emergency cesarean section wh o had sudden cardiopulmonary arrest just before induction of general anesth esia. Hypermagnesemia, caused by accidental overdose of magnesium sulfate d uring transportation to the operating room, was the primary cause of this l ife-threatening event. Anesthetic management after such events and a brief summary of the literature regarding iatrogenic hypermagnesemia in obstetric patients are provided. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc.