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Unintentional Epidural Administration of Thiamylal: Case Report
  1. Taeko Fukuda, M.D.,
  2. Shigehito Sato, M.D.,
  3. Shinji Takahashi, M.D.,
  4. Megumi Kumagai, M.D. and
  5. Hiroshi Naito, M.D.
  1. From the Department of Anesthesiology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
  1. Reprint requests: Dr. Fukuda, Department of Anesthesiology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-Shi, Ibaraki-Ken 305, Japan.

Abstract

Background and Objectives A 36-year-old woman was scheduled for surgery of bicornuate uterus under epidural anesthesia.

Methods As a test dose, 3 mL 2.5% thiamylal was injected unintentionally through the epidural catheter instead of 1.5% lidocaine with 15 μg epinephrine.

Results Immediately the patient complained of burning pain in the low back area. Administrations of 10 mL 2% lidocaine without epinephrine and 10 mL normal saline containing hydrocortisone 100 mg were performed through the epidural catheter.

Conclusions The patient recovered without permanent neurologic sequelae.

  • complication
  • unintentional injection
  • anesthetics
  • thiamylal
  • technique
  • epidural block

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