Deliberate hypotension in ENT surgery.
The development of deliberate hypotension for ENT surgery is described. A hitherto unrecorded case of paraplegia complicating hypotensive anaesthesia is reported. The use of sodium nitroprusside as a hypotensive agent is assessed. Indications and contraindications to deliberate hypotension are reviewed. Possible neurological damage is considered.
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001794:Blood Pressure; D006221:Halothane; D006801:Humans; D007023:Hypotension, Controlled / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
D009599:Nitroprusside; D006221:Halothane