Key result
A patient with underlying vagotonia experienced syncope and cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia, suggesting a history of vasovagal reactions may increase the risk of cardiac arrest.
Case Report (n=1)
A history of vasovagal reactions may indicate an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia, highlighting the potential need for prophylactic atropine and readiness for prompt resuscitation.
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May prompt vigilance for vagotonic patients during spinal anesthesia; hypothesis-generating without supporting practice change.
Thrush et al. (1999) conducted a case report in Vagotonia and cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia (n=1). Spinal anesthesia was evaluated on Syncope and cardiac arrest. A patient with underlying vagotonia experienced syncope and cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia, suggesting a history of vasovagal reactions may increase the risk of cardiac arrest.
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