Abnormally low Bispectral index and severe hypoglycemia during maintenance of and recovery from general anesthesia in diabetic retinopathy surgery: two case reports
Abstract Background Hypoglycemia is one of the most fatal complications during the perioperative period. General anesthesia or sedation can mask a hypoglycemia-altered mental status. Acute hypoglycemia might result in permanent brain injury. There is no way to detect hypoglycemia during general anes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-018-0510-z |