title: Loss of consciousness after emergence from anaesthesia. A case of suspected micturition syncope.
abstract: A case of postanaesthesia micturition syncope with respiratory arrest is described. If syncope occurs, the temporary myocardial ischaemia and cerebral hypoperfusion may increase anaesthetic risk in the marginally compensated patient. The loss of airway protection during the syncopal period is also a cause of concern. We recommend the use of an indwelling bladder catheter during any prolonged surgical procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock 79430.
authors.forename: Y J
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Kao
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Racz
mesh_terms: D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D014554:Urination / Q000502:physiology*