Abstract
Vasopressin is a naturally occurring hormone, Vasopressin has multiple effects on different organ systems; however, its primary effect of vasoconstriction finds a place gynaecology surgery to decrease blood loss. As myomas are very vascular tumour, so to reduce significant blood loss and lessen morbidity local vasopressin injection is especially useful. Many potential complications (mainly cardiovascular) of Vasopressin use in gynaecologic procedures have been reported to occur. In the present case, described here the patient received 20 U of vasopressin in dilution of 0.2U/ml after which patient experienced severe bradycardia which was managed quickly. Here we discuss the serious cardiovascular complications of intramyometrial vasopressin, need for use of proper dose and dilution and early anticipation and quick management of potential lethal side effects in patients.
Keywords: vasopressin, bradycardia, intramyometrial.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Trishagni Talukdar
Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Assam, India
Guwahati-781003, Assam
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i2.30
