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Adverse haemodynamic effects of high‐dose aprotinin in a paediatric cardiac surgical patient
Author(s) -
BÖHRER H.,
BACH A.,
FLEISCHER F.,
LANG J.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1990.tb14571.x
Subject(s) - medicine , aprotinin , anesthesia , hemodynamics , adverse effect , flushing , cardiac surgery , blood loss , surgery , endocrinology
Summary High‐dose aprotinin for reduction of intra‐ and postoperative blood loss was associated with profound hypotension and flushing in a 3.5‐year‐old child who underwent cardiac surgery. Treatment with noradrenaline and intravenous fluid was required. Cardiovascular stability was restored after 10 minutes.