Epinephrine-induced posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a case report.
J Clin Anesth
; 23(6): 505-7, 2011 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21911199
ABSTRACT
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare disorder that is usually associated with hypertensive crises. It is often missed but may be diagnosed by head computed tomographic (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging. An adolescent man presented for elective right shoulder arthroscopic bankart repair. Arthroscopy was performed using a solution of normal saline with 3.3 mg/L of epinephrine for irrigation. Postoperatively, the patient presented with hypertension and epileptiform activity. A CT scan of the head showed PRES.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vasoconstrictor Agents
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Epinephrine
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Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
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Intraoperative Complications
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Clin Anesth
Journal subject:
ANESTESIOLOGIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States