British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 84, Issue 1 118-120, Copyright © 2000 by Oxford University Press
EJ Watkins, M Dresner and CE Calow
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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Severe vasovagal attack during regional anaesthesia for caesarean section
Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.
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