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lumbar fusion surgery L3-5, in 70 year old male in prone position, with history of htn, diabetes, cad
EKG sinus brady
Labs unremarkable
In middle of surgery with 1 hour left to surgery, patient develop rapid narrow complex tachycardia to 130s. Initially appeared irregular, but then regular. Couldnt definitely see P waves on the OR monitors with 5 lead ekg. otherwise nothing remarkable about surgery. No excess blood loss.
vagal maneuvers ineffective. 100mg of esmolol was given in span of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anbuitachi Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
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