Open AccessManagement of methylene blue extravasation following parathyroidectomy
Author(s) -
Bray Barbara,
Mearns Claire
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
anaesthesia cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2396-8397
DOI - 10.21466/ac.mombefp.2013
Subject(s) - extravasation , medicine , methylene blue , pain management , brachial plexus , parathyroidectomy , surgery , anesthesia , pathology , chemistry , parathyroid hormone , biochemistry , photocatalysis , calcium , catalysis
Summary We describe a case report of extravasation of methylene into hand of a patient undergoing parathyroidectomy and subsequent successful management of severe localised pain with a brachial plexus block. The utilisation of an extravasation policy and the lack of up to date national guidance are discussed.