A case of hypotension after intranasal adrenaline infiltration causing a clinical dilemma during the intraoperative period
2011
Hypotension After Intranasal Adrenaline Infiltration
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Bhandari Shyam, Shaffi Mozammil, Bano S Siddiqui, Suhail Sarwar Ahmad Jahangir
Primary Institution: J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Hypothesis
What causes prolonged hypotension after subcutaneous infiltration of adrenaline?
Conclusion
The case highlights the risk of prolonged hypotension following adrenaline infiltration during surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- Adrenaline is commonly used for presurgical infiltration.
- Prolonged hypotension after adrenaline infiltration is rare.
- The patient experienced significant hypotension after receiving adrenaline.
Takeaway
Sometimes, giving adrenaline can make your blood pressure drop a lot, which can be a big problem during surgery.
Methodology
A case report detailing the events and management of a patient experiencing hypotension after adrenaline infiltration.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
25-year-old male, 50 kg.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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