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I had a failed trachea intubation for a laparoscopy. So the surgery was not performed. But the next day, I had a low grade fever (100 degrees) and my entire body hurt everywhere. I could barely move. What could cause the body pain, if I didn't actually have the surgery?
Hi Veronica
I suspect that your anaesthetist used a drug called suxamethonium to paralyse you for your intubation. This makes your muscles feel like they have been run over by a steam roller!
Not very nice but it is still necessary to use it sometimes, however seldom for non emergency surgery.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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