Yeditepe Journal of Health Sciences

Case Report

Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Arrest During Urinary Catheter Removal: A Case Report

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

This case report presents a patient who experienced a vasovagal syncope and cardiac arrest during urinary catheter removal. Pain and phobic stress can result in bradycardia, hypotension, syncope and even cardiac arrest in susceptible individuals. Appropriate treatment for vasovagal syncope includes the administration of intravenous fluids, vagolytics, ephedrine, and the rapid use of the Trendelenburg position. Here we discuss the management of our patient.

Keywords:

Vasovagal syncope, Cardiac arrest.

VOLUME

ISSUE

September 2013

Correspondence

Murat Haliloglu

mrt.haliloglu@gmail.com

Received

January 1, 1970

Accepted

January 1, 1970

Published

September 1, 2013

Suggested Citation

Haliloglu M, Uztüre N, Ture H, Koner O. Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Arrest During Urinary Catheter Removal: A Case Report. YMJ. 2013;27:665-667.

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