Subdural injection: A possible cause of loss of consciousness during cesarean section

Abstract

Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean section as it is safe and effective. However, subdural block can occur which might lead to loss of consciousness. We hereby report a parturient who received epidural analgesia for normal vaginal delivery followed by spinal anesthesia for emergency cesarean section and lost consciousness for 5 min after 10 min of spinal anesthesia induction.

Keywords

• epidural analgesia
• loss of consciousness
• spinal anesthesia
• subdural block