Open AccessA Severe Inflammatory Cutaneous Reaction After Continuous Epidural Analgesia
Author(s) -
Kareem Eltaki,
Heba Abdulla,
Raymond S. Sinatra
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/ane.0b013e31816066f6
Subject(s) - medicine , anesthesia
A very rare, but important, risk factor in placement of epidural catheters is skin reactions to the antiseptic solution, adhesive tape, or the catheter itself. We describe a case of a severe inflammatory cutaneous reaction after continuous epidural analgesia used after an abdominal perineal resection. We highlight the importance of making the proper diagnosis and initiating timely therapy.