Low-dose Bupivacaine–Fentanyl Spinal Anesthesia for Lower Extremity Surgery in a Nonparturient with Eisenmenger's Syndrome

Low-dose Bupivacaine–Fentanyl Spinal Anesthesia for Lower Extremity Surgery in a Nonparturient with Eisenmenger's Syndrome

Perioperative mortality in patients with Eisenmenger's syndrome is very high, particularly following cesarean section. This case report describes the successful use of low-dose bupivacaine-fentanyl spinal anesthesia for lower extremity surgery in a nonparturient with Eisenmenger's syndrome...

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Main Authors: Chia-Wen Chen, Kwok-Hon Chan, Chia-Fang Hsieh, Mei-Yung Tsou, Cheng-Ming Tsao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
Eisemenger's complex
fentanyl
local anesthetics
spinal anesthesia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609603673

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