An Extensive Lumbar Epidural Block
Open Access
- 1 May 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Vol. 9 (2) , 150-153
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x8100900210
Abstract
Following lumbar epidural anaesthetic a 17-year-old primigravida developed a sensory block extending to C6 and a motor block affecting her legs, arms and intercostal muscles. The progression of clinical events suggests a subdural injection of bupivacaine.Keywords
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