Severe Featl Bradycardia Following Epidural Anesthetic Placement

Authors

Hashem Mohilldean, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Christie Vahabzadeh, Corewell Health
Mazen Zamzam, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Roy Soto, Corewell Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-20-2024

Abstract

Patient is a G2P1 24-year-old female with PMH pre-eclampsia who presented to the hospital for induction of labor due to premature rupture of membranes. After receiving oxytocin infusions, her cervix was fully dilated 2 hours into labor. The patient complained of severe pain and the anesthesiologist was consulted to perform an epidural. A few minutes later, uterine hypertonicity and fetal bradycardia were observed and the patient was immediately transferred to the operating room for delivery. We will explore the potential causes of fetal bradycardia post-epidural placement and management.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

Recommended Citation

Mohilldean H, Vahabzadeh C, Zamzam M, Soto R. Severe fetal bradycardia following epidural anesthetic placement. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/presentation/8775