Korean J Anesthesiol.  1978 Jun;11(2):172-174.

A Case of Hypertensive Crisis occurring during Immediate Postoperative Period

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  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Chungnam National University, School of Medicine, Daejon, Korea.

Abstract

This patient had received antihypertensive therapy, which was followed by severe acute hypertension (300/260 mmHg), due to inadequate ventilation after anesthesia. Acute hypertensive treatment was performed successfully by lowering blood pressure with chlorpromazine, 25 mg and valium, 10 mg by intravenous injection, with intermittent positive pressure breathing.


MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Blood Pressure
Chlorpromazine
Diazepam
Humans
Hypertension
Injections, Intravenous
Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing
Postoperative Period*
Ventilation
Chlorpromazine
Diazepam
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