Pneumocephalus Following Combined Spinal Epidural Anaesthesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report
The authors describe a case of pneumocephalus following epidural anaesthesia for total knee arthroplasty. Multiple attempts in locating the epidural space for the anaesthesia and the use of loss of resistance to air (LORA) technique were identified as the source of air entry. Supportive management w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2017-11-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2017/v11n3/pneumocephalus.pdf |