Asystole Following Profound Vagal Stimulation During Hepatectomy
Asystole in a non laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery following intense vagal stimulation is a rare event.This case report highlights the need for awareness of such a complication when a thoracic epidural anaesthetic has been Microswitch given in addition to a general anaesthetic for an upper abdominal procedure.A combined thoracic epidural and ge