Postoperative transient bradycardia and asystole after bilateral bunionectomies performed using spinal anesthesia

J Foot Ankle Surg. 1995 Sep-Oct;34(5):498-500; discussion 511-2. doi: 10.1016/S1067-2516(09)80027-6.

Abstract

Medical complications after elective bunionectomy procedures are rarely encountered. This paper presents a case report of a healthy 51-year-old male patient who experienced transient bradycardia and asystole postoperatively after bilateral bunionectomies. The foot surgeon must be prepared for, be able to recognize, and then treat these untoward medical events.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Spinal / adverse effects*
  • Bradycardia / etiology*
  • Hallux Valgus / surgery*
  • Heart Arrest / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications*