Marked decrease in arterial oxygen tension associated with continuous intravenous nifedipine administration.

Böhrer, H; Schick, M; Schönstedt, R; Bach, A · Anaesthesia · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Intravenous nifedipine was administered to treat arterial hypertension in a 54-year-old woman presenting for removal of a meningioma. A marked decrease in arterial oxygen tension occurred during the nifedipine infusion. Inhibition of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction by nifedipine is discussed.

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