脊椎麻醉術中心跳停止之病例報告

Cardiac Arrest during Spinal Anesthesia: A Report of Two Cases

脊椎麻醉對於選擇性及緊急性手術是一種廣泛地被使用，它的效力及安全性被麻醉醫護人員認可，脊椎麻醉術中心跳停止之病例是非常少見而且是不可預期的，我們在此報告兩個脊椎麻醉術中心跳停止之年輕健康病例，並且討論其原因、處置及預防方法。

Spinal anesthesia is a widely practiced technique for both elective and emergency procedures. It is so recommended because of its efficacy and safety. Cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia is considered as a 'very rare,' 'unusual,' and 'unexpected' event. We report here two instances of cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia in young healthy people. Discussions on the causes, management, and prevention of cardiac arrest following spinal anesthesia are also brought forward in the text.