Adriamycin induced pulseless electrical activity and cardiovascular collapse during general anesthesia for ventriculo-peritoneal shunt insertion. A case report.
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
دوره 19 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008