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Prostaglandin-induced ventricular fibrillation during cesarean section.

Authors :
Marcus MA
Vertommen JD
Van Aken H
Swinnen G
Source :
International journal of obstetric anesthesia [Int J Obstet Anesth] 1997 Apr; Vol. 6 (2), pp. 130-1.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

A case report is presented of ventricular fibrillation after intramyometrial injection of 1 mg dinoprostone (PGE(2)) during cesarean section performed under general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists should be aware of the potential cardiovascular side-effects of prostaglandins used by the obstetrician.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0959-289X
Volume :
6
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of obstetric anesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15321296
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0959-289x(97)80012-x