We report two cases of gluteal compartment syndrome in patients with dense sensory and motor blockade secondary to epidural local anaesthetic infusion.These cases have focused our attention on the need for a review of current protocols for management of patients on continuous epidural infusions specifically with regard to nursing care, reporting of motor blockade and patient positioning.
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