title: Intravenous nitroglycerin for uterine inversion.
abstract: Uterine inversion following vaginal delivery or during Cesarean section is rare. Cardiovascular instability resulting from blood loss is possible. This article describes the use of intravenous nitroglycerin as an alternative to the induction of general anesthesia and administration of volatile anesthetics to provide uterine relaxation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70140.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bayhi
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Sherwood
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012086:Reoperation; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D005996:Nitroglycerin