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Case Reports
. 1989 Aug;34(4):323-5.
doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1989.tb04640.x.

Fatal subarachnoid haemorrhage associated with dental local anaesthesia

Y Okada, H Suzuki, I Ishiyama
Case Reports

Fatal subarachnoid haemorrhage associated with dental local anaesthesia

Y Okada et al. Aust Dent J. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

A case is described of sudden death occurring after the use of a noradrenaline-containing local anaesthetic. Autopsy revealed a massive subarachnoid haemorrhage following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. The noradrenaline in the local anaesthetic is thought to be an important factor in the cause of the rupture. It is recommended that preparations containing 1:25,000 noradrenaline not be used.

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