Unexplained cardiac arrest during closure of craniotomy : Case report and review of literature
Joint Authors
Rida, A.
Faraj J. H.
Kamil H.
Sinha, T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.68-70, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2008-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Hypotension and bradycardia after application of suction to a subgaleal drain, or stimulus inside or outside the skull, have been reported in the medical literature.
The commonly reported occurrence is stimulation of the Trigeminal nerve along its distribution and is the main factor that sets off the whole reflex arc through the Vagus nerve ending in a series of serious hemodynamic changes that institute severe bradycardia, asystole and severe hypotension.
Another less common but possible patho logy caused by a suction drain is Pseudo-Hypoxic Brain Swelling (PHBS).
We report a case of transient cardiac arrest after the application of theatre suction to a subgaleal drain at the closure of an uneventful craniotomy and discuss the pos¬sibilities as well as review the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Faraj J. H.& Sinha, T.& Rida, A.& Kamil H.. 2008. Unexplained cardiac arrest during closure of craniotomy : Case report and review of literature. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366617
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Faraj J. H.…[et al.]. Unexplained cardiac arrest during closure of craniotomy : Case report and review of literature. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 2 (Dec. 2008), pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366617
American Medical Association (AMA)
Faraj J. H.& Sinha, T.& Rida, A.& Kamil H.. Unexplained cardiac arrest during closure of craniotomy : Case report and review of literature. Qatar Medical Journal. 2008. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366617
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 70
Record ID
BIM-366617