Table 4 Protocol defined anticipated complications of regional analgesia and surgery
Category | Complication |
|---|---|
Complications of regional/systemic analgesia | Nausea Vomiting Post-dural puncture headache Block failure Vascular puncture Pleural puncture Hypotension Urinary retention Drowsiness Itching High Block Inadequate pain relief |
Surgical complications | Bronchopleural fistula Prolonged air leak Pneumothorax Surgical emphysema Post-surgical bleed Chylothorax |
Respiratory complications | Atelectasis Pneumonia ARDS Pulmonary aspiration Pulmonary embolism Pleural effusion |
Cardiovascular complications | Atrial arrythmia Ventricular arrythmia Myocardial infarction Deep venous thrombosis |
Renal complications | Renal failure |
Neurological complications | Transient or permanent neurologic deficit Coma |