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Severe Neurological Complications after Central Neuraxial Blockades in Sweden 1990–1999
Anesthesiology · 2004 · Vol. 101(4) · pp. 950–959
Vibeke Moen✉(Landstinget i Kalmar län)Nils Dahlgren(Region Blekinge)L. Irestedt(Karolinska University Hospital)
Abstract
: More complications than expected were found, probably as a result of the comprehensive study design. Half of the complications were retrieved exclusively from administrative files. Complications occur significantly more often after epidural blockade than after spinal blockade, and the complications are different. Obstetric patients carry significantly lower incidence of complications. Osteoporosis is proposed as a previously neglected risk factor. Close surveillance after central neuraxial blockade is mandatory for safe practice.
Spinal Hematomas and ComplicationsAnesthesia and Pain ManagementSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicineNeuraxial blockadeIncidence (geometry)BlockadeEpidural abscessEpidural hematomaCauda equina syndromeSurgeryAnesthesiaRetrospective cohort study
MeSH terms
Anesthesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, SpinalHeadacheHematomaHumansInfectionsPolyradiculopathyRetrospective Studies
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