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A Rare Case of C2 Sensory Blockade with Preserved Phrenic Nerve Function in an Obstetric Patient
Joint Authors
Coffman, John C.
Fiorini, Kasey
Cook, Meghan
Small, Robert H.
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
High neuraxial blockade is a serious complication in obstetric patients and requires prompt recognition and management in order to optimize patient outcomes.
In cases of high neuroblockade, patients may present with significant hypotension, dyspnea, agitation, difficulty speaking or inability to speak, or even loss of consciousness.
We report the unusual presentation of an obstetric patient that remained hemodynamically stable and had the preserved ability to initiate breaths despite sensory blockade up to C2.
The presence of differential motor and sensory block documented in this case helped enable the patient to be managed with noninvasive ventilatory support until the high blockade regressed and we are not aware of any other similar reports in literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Coffman, John C.& Fiorini, Kasey& Cook, Meghan& Small, Robert H.. 2016. A Rare Case of C2 Sensory Blockade with Preserved Phrenic Nerve Function in an Obstetric Patient. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100256
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Coffman, John C.…[et al.]. A Rare Case of C2 Sensory Blockade with Preserved Phrenic Nerve Function in an Obstetric Patient. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100256
American Medical Association (AMA)
Coffman, John C.& Fiorini, Kasey& Cook, Meghan& Small, Robert H.. A Rare Case of C2 Sensory Blockade with Preserved Phrenic Nerve Function in an Obstetric Patient. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100256
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100256