Efficacy of Ropivacaine for Sub-Arachnoid Block in Patients with Recent History of Scorpion Sting: A case series.

Authors :: Trivedi S
Bhardwaj H
Sahoo TK
Gupta S
Source :: Sultan Qaboos University medical journal [Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J] 2024 May; Vol. 24 (2), pp. 272-275. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 27.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Failure of sub-arachnoid block (SAB), due to resistance to bupivacaine after a recent scorpion sting can lead to multiple block attempts and subsequent conversion to general anaesthesia. We report this case series of 10 patients with successful SAB with newly launched 0.75% hyperbaric ropivacaine, in patients with recent scorpion sting. Thus, intrathecal hyperbaric ropivacaine may be considered as the local anaesthetic agent of choice in patients with scorpion sting to prevent failure of SAB.<br /> (© Copyright 2024, Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, All Rights Reserved.)

Subjects :: Adult
Animals
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Amides therapeutic use
Amides pharmacology
Amides administration & dosage
Nerve Block methods
Scorpions
Anesthetics, Local therapeutic use
Anesthetics, Local administration & dosage
Anesthetics, Local pharmacology
Ropivacaine therapeutic use
Ropivacaine administration & dosage
Ropivacaine pharmacology
Scorpion Stings drug therapy
Scorpion Stings complications

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