ephedrine/edema

OBJECTIVE To control insulin-induced edema in a patient with poorly controlled IDDM. METHODS A 31-yr-old woman with a 14-yr history of poorly controlled IDDM first developed peripheral edema 3 yr after diagnosis of IDDM; the edema worsened whenever insulin dosage was increased. In August 1991,

A 48-year-old woman with aortitis syndrome underwent clipping of dissecting aneurysm of the left posterior inferior cerebellar artery following subarachnoid hemorrhage. Preoperative echocardiography demonstrated moderate aortic regurgitation and pulmonary hypertension. Intravenous infusion (1900

A 65-year-old male in malnutrition due to advanced colon cancer underwent resection of transverse colon tumor and the invaded abdominal muscles with necrosis and abscess. After epidural catheter insertion between Th 10-11 for 9 cm cephalad, anesthesia was induced with thiopental 200 mg and fentanyl

Ephedrine (EP), pseudoephedrine (PEP), ephedroxane (EX) and pseudoephedroxane (PEX) inhibited carrageenin-induced hind-paw edema in sham-operated mice as well as adrenalectomized mice. Hind-paw edema induced by histamine, serotonin, bradykinin and prostaglandin E (1) was suppressed by these

Ephedrine decongestant products are widely used. Common side effects include palpitations, nervousness, and headache. More severe adverse reactions include cardiomyopathy and vasospasm. We report the case of an otherwise healthy 37-year-old woman who presented with acute-onset quadriplegia and heart

BACKGROUND Herba Ephedra (Mahuang in Chinese), is derived from dried Ephedra sinica Stapf stems and has been widely used to treat the common cold, coughs, asthma, and edema for thousands of years. The Mahuang-Guizhi herb-pair is a famous formula composed of Mahuang and Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi in

BACKGROUND Generalised oedema after introducing insulin therapy is an infrequent complication, usually appearing when large doses are used in underweight patients. The pathophysiology is unclear. METHODS Two patients from two different hospitals are presented by case histories. A limited literature

Palonosetron is a 5-hydroxytryptamine-3 (5-HT-3) receptor antagonist used for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Compared with ondansetron and granisetron, it is a better drug because of prolonged action and minimal side effects. Some adverse effects of palonosetron have been reported. In

The value of intravenous crystalloid administration in preventing spinal-induced hypotension in the parturient has recently been questioned. Also, the association between increasing crystalloid volume and decreasing postpartum colloid osmotic pressure (COP) raises concern regarding the risk of

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this Continuing Professional Development module is to review the physiology of maternal hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia in pregnant women, and the effects of fluids and vasopressors. RESULTS Maternal hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia is caused mainly by

A G1P0 woman with aortic coarctation and mitral valve stenosis underwent endovascular aortic repair with continuous fetal monitoring during the 20th week of pregnancy. On tracheal extubation, an episode of fetal asystole followed by fetal bradycardia was identified. Ephedrine, nitroglycerin, and

We report 4 patients who had facial color changes to a blue-green-gray color and decreased oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry. Patient 1 received an intravenous (IV) methylene blue solution during a urologic procedure, and the remaining three patients were administered subcutaneous