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
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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 (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Choque
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Derivaciones del Líquido Cefalorraquídeo
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Ecocardiografía
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Doxorrubicina
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Derivación Ventriculoperitoneal
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Medición de Riesgo
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Electrocardiografía
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Anestesia General
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Middle East J. Anesthesiol.
Año:
2008
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