Intrathecal morphine overdose during combined spinal-epidural block for Caesarean delivery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a 25 mg intrathecal morphine overdose during a combined spinal-epidural block for a Caesarean delivery. Naloxone infusion (5.24 mg over 24 h) was started prior to the patient becoming symptomatic and almost immediately after the overdose. Invasive therapeutics such as mechanical ventilation were avoided.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical
- Cesarean Section
- Medication Errors
- Morphine