Hypoglycaemia secondary to labetalol infusion
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (5): 297-298
in English
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| ID: emr-131104
ABSTRACT
A 42-year-old multigravida with severe pre-eclampsia had an emergency caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Peri-operatively, her arterial pressure was controlled with oral methydopa and an intravenous infusion of labetalol. Post-operatively, in the Intensive Care Unit, she had recurrent episodes of hypoglycaemia which required treatment with intravenous glucose. These episodes resolved when the labetalol infusion was stopped. Clinicians should be aware of the potential of labetalol to cause hypoglycaemia
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pre-Eclampsia
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Pregnancy
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Cesarean Section
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Perioperative Care
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Eclampsia
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Hypoglycemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2011
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