[Fenoterol-induced lung edema during anesthesia in cesarean section].

Indications for anaesthetics and the beta-mimetic fenoterol, which is used to inhibit uterine contraction, are of interest for the anaesthesiologist because these drugs can be life-threatening. For this reason a case is presented showing the cardiopulmonary side effects connected with anaesthesia for Cesarean section. Detailed knowledge of the pharmacodynamics of this tocolytic is imperative to prevent avoidable errors during administration of anaesthesia.