Induced hypotension in a smoker
- Author:
G. S. Oberoi
;
S. Saini
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
1994;37(4):224-225
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An episode of hypoxia following the use of propranolol and sodium nitroprusside to induce hypotension in a 50-year-old male patient undergoing craniotomy for frontal meningioma is described. The importance of proper preoperative screening of lung function and intraoperative monitoring of blood gases is highlighted.
