Cardiac arrest induced by the local infiltration of epinephrine during desflurane anesthesia: A case report.
- Author:
Jin Yong CHUNG
1
;
Jung Eun KIM
;
Dong Keun LEE
;
Jong Hae KIM
;
Kwi Chu SEO
;
Seok Young SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea. jychung@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cardiac arrest;
Desflurane;
Epinephrine local infiltration
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Anesthesia, General;
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Epinephrine;
Heart Arrest;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Critical Care;
Isoflurane
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2011;6(1):41-44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Topical epinephrine is useful to reduce bleeding and to give a clear operative field during general anesthesia. However, epinephrine at clinical doses has adverse cardiovascular effects, such as transient hypertension and arrhythmia. We report a case of cardiac arrest following the local infiltration of epinephrine during desflurane anesthesia. The patient recovered without sequelae after intensive care. However, it is recommended that caution is exercised when the local infiltration of epinephrine is used during general anesthesia.
