Severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for caesarean section.
case_report · Level V
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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 of the mother and infant. The vasovagal syndrome is described, and its prevention and management discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Conduction
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical
- Cesarean Section
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Syncope, Vasovagal