Cardiac arrest during spine surgery in the prone position: Case report and review of the literature

Intraoperative cardiac arrest (CA) is usually attributable to pre-existing disease, or to intraoperative complications. In rare cases, intraoperative stress can demask certain genetic diseases, such as Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT). It is essential that neurosurgeons are aware of the etiologies, risk factors, and initial management of CA during surgery in the prone position.

Source: World Neurosurgery - April 25, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Victor E. Staartjes, Shiva A. Schillevoort, Patricia G. Blum, J. Peter van Tintelen, Wouter E. Kok, Marc L. Schr öder Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research