Hypertensive attack induced by dexamethasone during induction of anesthesia in a patient with an adrenal pheochromocytoma: a case report
Abstract Background Dexamethasone is used perioperatively as an antiemetic for postoperative nausea and vomiting. Evidence and mechanism linking dexamethasone and hypertensive attack of pheochromocytoma during anesthesia have not been reported. Case description We report a case of a hypertensive att...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-08-01
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Series: | JA Clinical Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-022-00547-y |