BACKGROUND Intradialytic hypotension may adversely affect the outcome of chronic hemodialysis. Therapeutic albumin has powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. We have recently shown that systematic colloid infusion during hemodialysis sessions improves hemodynamic parameters in most dialysis hypotension-prone patients unresponsive to usual of preventive measures.We postulated th...

BACKGROUND Dexmedetomidine-induced bradycardia or hypotension has recently attracted considerable attention because of potentially grave consequences, including sinus arrest and refractory cardiogenic shock. A route other than intravenous injection or a low dose may help minimize cardiovascular risks associated with dexmedetomidine. However, few studies have addressed the clinical effects of lo...

BACKGROUND Lymphazurin 1% blue dye can cause a severe anaphylactic reaction in approximately 1-3% of patients. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of intraoperative anaphylaxis resulting from Lymphazurin 1% blue dye. A 48-year old woman undergoing a mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy experienced a biphasic anaphylactic reaction with two episodes of hypotension at 15 minutes and 2 hou...

Introduction. Differentiation syndrome (DS) is a life threatening complication that may occur during the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) by all trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) therapy. occur after 2 to 21 days of treatment and are generally an increase in the white blood cell count (WBC), fever, weight gain, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, and pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiograph. S...