Tung Avery, Sweitzer BobbieJean, Cutter Thomas
Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA.
Anesth Analg. 2002 Dec;95(6):1667-8, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200212000-00035.
Although recent Food and Drug Administration warnings have noted proarrhythmic effects of droperidol, other antiemetic drugs may have similar effects. We report a case of cardiac arrest after uncomplicated regional anesthesia in a patient with scleroderma who received labetalol and metoclopramide after surgery. Metoclopramide should be used with caution when risk factors for dysrhythmia are present.