Association of elevated preoperative blood pressure with preincision hypotension in pediatric surgical patients

ConclusionIn children, preoperative high BP is an independent predictor of PIH. Although the longtime consequences of high BP are well known, this report provides the first intraoperative evidence of adverse event associated with preoperative high BP in children. Mechanisms underlying this hypotensive response are unclear.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - June 12, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Margaret Stewart, Joseph Scattoloni, Golshid Tazhibi, Olubukola O. Nafiu Tags: Research Report Source Type: research