Quadratus Lumborum Block as Sole, Homeostatic-Preserving Anesthetic for a Patient with Multiple System Atrophy Undergoing Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report
Joint Authors
La Colla, M. D. Luca
Schroeder, R. M. D.
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) block has been successfully used for different abdominal procedures in the past.
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized mainly by autonomic instability, motor impairment, and cognitive dysfunction.
We report a case of a patient with MSA with a history of multiple episodes of unplanned admissions following outpatient minor surgical procedures under general anesthesia scheduled to undergo open inguinal hernia repair.
In our patient, QL block was successfully used for surgical anesthesia and it resulted in hemodynamic stability and an opioid-free perioperative course.
American Psychological Association (APA)
La Colla, M. D. Luca& Schroeder, R. M. D.. 2018. Quadratus Lumborum Block as Sole, Homeostatic-Preserving Anesthetic for a Patient with Multiple System Atrophy Undergoing Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137072
Modern Language Association (MLA)
La Colla, M. D. Luca& Schroeder, R. M. D.. Quadratus Lumborum Block as Sole, Homeostatic-Preserving Anesthetic for a Patient with Multiple System Atrophy Undergoing Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137072
American Medical Association (AMA)
La Colla, M. D. Luca& Schroeder, R. M. D.. Quadratus Lumborum Block as Sole, Homeostatic-Preserving Anesthetic for a Patient with Multiple System Atrophy Undergoing Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137072
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137072