Abstract

Ropivacaine is a long acting amide-type local anaesthetic (LA) with fewer central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular (CV) toxicity in animals or humans than bupivacaine.[1,2] However, a few neurological events have been reported after accidental intravascular [IV] administration of ropivacaine.[3,4] Here, we present a report of seizures following an accidental IV administration of ropivacaine through an epidural catheter.

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