Severe hypotension in a patient receiving pemoline during general anesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This case reports hypotension under general anesthesia in a patient taking pemoline. Vigilance for unexpected hypotension is important in patients who are treated with psychostimulants. If hypotension occurs, vasopressors that act directly on adrenergic receptors should be used.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, General
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Hypotension
- Intraoperative Complications
- Pemoline