Severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for caesarean section.
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of anaesthesia
دوره 84 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000