Epidural complications and a case of malignant meningitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case in which the signs of a malignant meningitis could have been confused with complications of an in-dwelling epidural catheter which was being used for analgesia. This confusion could have had disastrous implications for the patient's pain relief. We also discuss some of the issues and problems surrounding the use of in-dwelling epidurals in terminal care patients.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Meningitis
- Intractable Pain