Short-acting beta-adrenergic blockade and the fetus. A case report. |
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| Authors: | G J Gilson K J Knieriem J F Smith L Izquierdo M S Chatterjee L B Curet |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque 87131. |
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| Abstract: | An infant was born to a woman who received intravenous esmolol for intrapartum supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. Despite the very short acting and cardio-selective beta-1 adrenergic blockade induced by that agent, neonatal effects can occur up to 48 hours after delivery. |
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