Guillain-Barre syndrome after obstetrical epidural analgesia

Reg Anesth. 1989 Sep-Oct;14(5):251-2.

Abstract

Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) occurred 24 hours post-partum following an obstetrical epidural anesthetic (OEA) procedure. Clinical diagnosis was confirmed by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings and nerve conduction velocity studies. GBS is an immune mediated process. Because of short latency between the onset of symptoms and the performance of the epidural block, a cause and effect relationship between epidural block and GBS in this patient is unlikely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analgesia, Epidural / adverse effects*
  • Analgesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects*
  • Bupivacaine
  • Epinephrine / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Fentanyl
  • Humans
  • Labor, Obstetric*
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / etiology*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Fentanyl
  • Bupivacaine
  • Epinephrine