Hypoglycemia as a cause of sudden cardiac arrest during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Sudden cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia is a rare event. However, its management by an unprepared team is difficult and carries poor outcomes. Hypoglycemia as the cause of sudden cardiac arrest is rarely reported. This case illustrates lifesaving procedures for sudden card...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Temesgen Tilahun, Guteta Gudina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02976-2