Inadvertent intrathecal injection of tranexamic acid
2011
Inadvertent Injection of Tranexamic Acid
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kaabachi Olfa, Eddhif Mongi, Rais Karim, Zaabar Mohamed Ali
Primary Institution: Kassab Orthopaedic Institute of Tunis, Tunisia
Conclusion
The patient fully recovered after an accidental intrathecal injection of tranexamic acid instead of bupivacaine.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed severe pain and myoclonic movements after the injection.
- General anesthesia was required to complete the surgery.
- The patient experienced seizures and ventricular tachycardia but improved after treatment.
- Confusion between the appearance of bupivacaine and tranexamic acid led to the error.
Takeaway
A patient accidentally received the wrong medicine during surgery, but after some treatment, he got better and left the hospital without any problems.
Methodology
Case report detailing the events and treatments following the accidental injection.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to the nature of a single case study.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
30-year-old male, ASA I physical status.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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