Abnormally low Bispectral index and severe hypoglycemia during maintenance of and recovery from general anesthesia in diabetic retinopathy surgery: two case reports

Abnormally low Bispectral index and severe hypoglycemia during maintenance of and recovery from general anesthesia in diabetic retinopathy surgery: two case reports

Abstract Background Hypoglycemia is one of the most fatal complications during the perioperative period. General anesthesia or sedation can mask a hypoglycemia-altered mental status. Acute hypoglycemia might result in permanent brain injury. There is no way to detect hypoglycemia during general anes...

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Main Authors: Chunhua Xi, Chuxiong Pan, Tianzuo Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Hypoglycemia
Bispectral index
Diabetes mellitus
General anesthesia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-018-0510-z

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