Cardiac arrest from inadvertent overdose of lidocaine hydrochloride through an arterial pressure line flush apparatus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An overdose of the antiarrhythmic drug, lidocaine hydrochloride, was inadvertently administered to a patient through an arterial pressure monitoring apparatus, resulting in cardiac asystole. This medication error demonstrates to all anesthesia care team members the importance of preventing similar occurrences.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthetics, Local
- Heart Arrest
- Lidocaine
- Medication Errors