Inadvertent intrathecal injection of tramadol.

نویسندگان

  • N A Barrett
  • S R Sundaraj
چکیده

The present case report describes the observed sequelae following an inadvertent intrathecal injection of tramadol in a patient with metastatic malignancy. The contributing circumstances before the injection are discussed, as is the potential aetiology of the observed sequelae.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British journal of anaesthesia

دوره 91 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003