Hypocalcemia and hypokalemia due to hyperventilation syndrome in spinal anesthesia -A case report-

Hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) often occurs under stressful conditions, and has been reported during or after anesthesia and operation. HVS, characterized by multiple somatic symptoms and electrolyte imbalances induced by inappropriate hyperventilation, should be managed as an emergency. We report...

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Main Authors: Hyun Soo Moon, Soo Kyung Lee, Ji Hoon Chung, Chi Bum In
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2011-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-61-519.pdf