Article Text
Case Report
Accidental Overdose of Epidural Bupivacaine and Sufentanil
Abstract
Background and Objectives. A case is described of an accidental high thoracic epidural infusion of 337.5 mg 0.75% bupivacaine and 180 μg sufentanil in less than 30 minutes. It occurred in a post-thoracotomy patient with lung cancer.
Results. Severe hypotension and an extensive sensory and motor block developed. Only a mild respiratory depression was seen. The patient recovered after treatment without adverse sequelae.
- Bupivacaine
- sufentanil
- epidural
- accidental high infusion rate
- toxic effects.