Title of article
Hypotension on Induction: Anaphylaxis or Cardiac Failure?
Author/Authors
Bhatt, Himani V. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Department of Anesthesiology, USA , Frost, Elizabeth A. M. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Department of Anesthesia, USA
From page
623
To page
626
Abstract
Identification of the cause of hypotension after induction of anesthesia is critical as treatment differs. We describe a case of anaphylaxis in a patient with severe cardiac disease, diagnosed by echocardiography and successfully treated with immediate cardiovascular resuscitation, epinephrine, vasopressors and antihistamines.
Keywords
Cardiogenic shock , anaphylaxis , echocardiography
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Record number
2585888
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