Severe hypotension due to intramyometrial injection of prostaglandin E2.
Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage because of uterine atony with intramyometrial prostaglandin E2 1 mg, in an anaesthetised patient resulted in life-threatening hypotension. Anaesthetists should be aware of the potential cardiovascular side effects of prostaglandins.
Kilpatrick
A W
AW
Division of Anaesthesia, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
Thorburn
J
J
D000328:Adult; D015232:Dinoprostone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009215:Myometrium; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
D015232:Dinoprostone