A Case of Chemical Meningitis Induced by Intrathecal Bupivacaine Injection

Background: Iatrogenic meningitis after spinal anesthesia is a rare condition. Most cases of iatrogenic meningitis have a bacterial etiology; however, there are a few reports of chemical meningitis associated with intrathecal administration of bupivacaine. Case Report: A 74-year-old man underwent cy...

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Main Authors: Ji-In Kim, Sung Soo Lee, Jin Kyo Choi, Jin-Woo Lee, Ji-Yong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurocritical Care Society 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Neurocritical Care
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Online Access:http://www.e-jnc.org/upload/pdf/jnc-7-2-122.pdf