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Major Complications of Regional Anesthesia in France

Anesthesiology · 2002 · Vol. 97(5) · pp. 1274–1280

Yves Auroy✉(Hôpital d'instruction des Armées Percy)Dan BenhamouL. BarguesClaude EcoffeyBruno FalissardF.J. MercierH. BouazizKamran Samii

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Abstract

This prospective survey based on a free hotline permanent telephone service allowed us to estimate the incidence of major complications related to regional anesthesia and to provide a detailed analysis of these complications.

Anesthesia and Pain Management Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Nausea and vomiting managementMedicineAnesthesiaLidocaineAsystoleLocal anestheticProspective cohort studyRegional anesthesiaBupivacaineIncidence (geometry)Anesthesiology

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Acute DiseaseAdultAnesthesia, ConductionFranceHeart ArrestHumansMiddle AgedPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesProspective StudiesRespiratory InsufficiencySeizuresIncidence

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