Author:
Gehlot Ravindra Kr.,Verma Devendra,Raiger L. K.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Eisenmenger syndrome belongs to the 0.4–4.1% (incidence) rarely encountered congenital cardiac lesions in pregnancy. Management of a pregnant patient with Eisenmenger syndrome is a challenging task for the anesthesiologist.
Case presentation
Here, we report the successful outcome with the use of low-dose sequential combined spinal–epidural (CSE) anesthesia in a patient with Eisenmenger syndrome posted for cesarean section. Low-dose sequential CSE anesthesia was adequate for the performance of cesarean section with minimal hemodynamic changes and good fetal outcome.
Conclusion
Low-dose sequential CSE can be a safe alternative to achieve good anesthesia with hemodynamic stability in such case.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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