Gabapentin and intraoperative hypotension
Gabapentin is commonly used perioperatively as an ad-junct to decrease opioid requirements and hence opioid- related adverse effects. Despite its widespread use, re- cent information has provided concern regarding its ad- verse effect profile. Perioperative gabapentin administration has been associa...
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Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Journal,
2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Gabapentin is commonly used perioperatively as an ad-junct to decrease opioid requirements and hence opioid- related adverse effects. Despite its widespread use, re- cent information has provided concern regarding its ad- verse effect profile. Perioperative gabapentin administration has been associated with greater incidence of dizzi- ness, visual disturbances, and increased risk for postoperative pulmonary complications. We present a 13-year- old female who experienced intraoperative hypotension which was eventually attributed to the preoperative ad- ministration of gabapentin. The perioperative use of gabapentin is discussed, its adverse effect profile reviewed, and its potential role in perioperative blood pressure changes presented. |
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| Item Description: | 10.14587/paccj.2021.10 2281-8421 |