Bupivacaine toxicity in association with extradural analgesia for caesarean section

Abstract

Evidence of central nervous system toxicity was noted in two patients undergoing extradural analgmia for Caesarean section. There was no cardiovascular depression and both patients recovered rapidly. The patients had received total doses of bupivacaine plain solution of 357.5 mg and 356.25 mg, respectively and the relationship of these to the clinical signs of bupivacaine toxicity is discussed. © 1984 The Macmillan Press Ltd.