Adriamycin induced pulseless electrical activity and cardiovascular collapse during general anesthesia for ventriculo-peritoneal shunt insertion-a case report
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology. 2008; 19 (4): 841-846
in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of a 45-year-old female undergoing an emergency ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. The patient had brain metastatic lesions of breast carcinoma with associated hydrocephalus. She had received Adriamycin as a part of chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer. Her preoperative cardiovascular status was normal. Under general anesthesia, the patient had a sudden cardiovascular collapse. The patient had a pulseless electrical activity and required inotropic support for cardiovascular stability. The possible cause is discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Shock
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
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Echocardiography
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Doxorubicin
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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Risk Assessment
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Electrocardiography
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Anesthesia, General
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Middle East J. Anesthesiol.
Year:
2008
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