Acute Respiratory Failure during Splanchnic Nerve Block in COPD Patient

만성폐색성 폐질환 환자에서의 내장신경차단중 발생한 급성호흡부전

Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block is a relatively safe and effective method for the relief of intractable pain caused by upper abdominal cancer. We have experienced a case of severe acute respiratory failure during splanchnic nerve block under control of X-ray fluoroscopy. We think that the most likely cause of the acute respiratory failure was an asthmatic attack due to anxiety and dyspnea from the injury or stimulation of the diaphragm and pleura in this case.