J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2005 Mar;9(1):74-77.

Vasovagal Syncope after Suprescapular Nerve Block by Lidocaine in A Geriatric Patent with Adhesive Capsulitis

• Yoon CS
• Gang IG
• Ha SH
• Lee JH
• Kwon YE

Abstract

Vasovagal syncope has been belived to account for the majority of syncope of unknown origin (SUO). Precipitating factors include pain, emotional stress, trauma, fatigue, blood loss, and prolonged motionless standing. These syncopes are consisted of sudden hypo- tension and bradycardia, associated with nausea, dizziness and sweating. We experienced a case of vasovagal syncope during suprascapular nerve block by local anesthetics in a 63-year-old female patient presented with adhesive capsulitis. The patient was resuscitated successfully and recovered without any adverse effects.

Keyword

Vasovagal syncope; Suprescapular nerve block; Adhesive capsulitis

MeSH Terms

Adhesives*
Anesthetics, Local
Bradycardia
Bursitis*
Dizziness
Fatigue
Female
Humans
Lidocaine*
Middle Aged
Nausea
Nerve Block*
Precipitating Factors
Stress, Psychological
Sweat
Sweating
Syncope
Syncope, Vasovagal*
Adhesives
Anesthetics, Local
Lidocaine