Post-operative epidural catheter migration into subarachnoid space resulting in near total collapse of patient

Abstract

Epidural anaesthesia is being regularly practised in many clinical settings and there are many documented complications. Here we report the successful management of accidental migration of epidural catheter into the subarachnoid space causing near collapse in a patient.

Keywords

• Epidural anaesthesia
• Catheter migration
• Subarachnoid space