Severe hypotension due to intramyometrial injection of prostaglandin E2.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage because of uterine atony with intramyometrial prostaglandin E2 1 mg, in an anaesthetised patient resulted in life-threatening hypotension. Anaesthetists should be aware of the potential cardiovascular side effects of prostaglandins.
Medical subject headings
- Dinoprostone
- Hypotension
- Postpartum Hemorrhage