Bohringer CH, Jahr JS, Rowell S, Mayer K. Severe hypotension in a patient receiving pemoline during general anesthesia.
Anesth Analg 2000;
91:1131-3. [PMID:
11049895 DOI:
10.1097/00000539-200011000-00015]
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Abstract
IMPLICATIONS
This case reports hypotension under general anesthesia in a patient taking pemoline. Vigilance for unexpected hypotension is important in patients who are treated with psychostimulants. If hypotension occurs, vasopressors that act directly on adrenergic receptors should be used.
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