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unusual facts about hypotension



Hysteroscopy

Mannitol 5% has a diuretic effect and can also cause hypotension and circulatory collapse.

Rapid sequence induction

Metaraminol or ephedrine, where hypotension (low blood pressure) may occur secondary to the sedating drugs

SCLS

Capillary leak syndrome a rare medical condition where the number and size of the pores in the capillaries are increased which leads to a leakage of fluid from the blood to the interstitial fluid, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure hypotension, edema and multiple organ failiure due to limited perfusion


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