硬膜外并发症及一例恶性脑膜炎

Epidural complications and a case of malignant meningitis.

作者信息

Jennings A L, Rothwell M P, Naysmith A

机构信息

Pembridge Palliative Care Centre, St Charles Hospital, London.

出版信息

Palliat Med. 1997 Nov;11(6):483-6. doi: 10.1177/026921639701100609.

DOI:10.1177/026921639701100609

PMID:9519172

Abstract

We report a case in which the signs of a malignant meningitis could have been confused with complications of an in-dwelling epidural catheter which was being used for analgesia. This confusion could have had disastrous implications for the patient's pain relief. We also discuss some of the issues and problems surrounding the use of in-dwelling epidurals in terminal care patients.

摘要

我们报告了一例恶性脑膜炎的体征可能与正在用于镇痛的硬膜外留置导管并发症相混淆的病例。这种混淆可能会给患者的疼痛缓解带来灾难性后果。我们还讨论了临终关怀患者使用硬膜外留置导管所涉及的一些问题。