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Hearing loss following Caesarian Section under Spinal Anaesthesia- A Case report


KU Tobi
FE Uwaechi
SD Aghorichor

Abstract

A 35-year-old parturient underwent emergency Caesarian section under subarachnoid block. A subarachnoid injection of 2.2ml hyperbaric bupivacaine and fentanyl 5μg was administered after 2 attempts at dural puncture. On the 3rd day postoperatively, she developed hearing impairment associated with postdural puncture headache (PDPH). Thereafter, hearing function improved gradually over a period of three weeks.

Key words: Technique of anaesthesia, Caesarian section, SAB, Hearing loss


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