Abstract
We report a case of accidental epidural injection of vecuronium in a female patient who underwent hemorrhoidectomy using epidural anesthesia. Because epidural injection of muscle relaxants may have serious side effects, immediate establishment of airway protection, monitoring of muscle relaxation, and follow-up for clinical signs of neurotoxicity are recommended.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anesthesia, Epidural*
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Female
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Humans
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Injections, Intramuscular
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Injections, Intravenous
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Medication Errors
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Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents / administration & dosage
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Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents / adverse effects*
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Vecuronium Bromide / administration & dosage
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Vecuronium Bromide / adverse effects*
Substances
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Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents
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Vecuronium Bromide