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Cardiac arrest caused by the application of pituitrin during laparoscopic myomectomy

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BMC WOMENS HEALTH
Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages -

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BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02255-w

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Myomectomy; Pituitrin; Cardiac arrest; Rescue

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Three cases of cardiac arrest caused by pituitrin injection during laparoscopic myomectomy were reported in this study, and they were successfully resuscitated in our hospital. The causes of cardiac arrest should be analyzed by examining the clinical data and surgical procedures. Medication usage and resuscitation measures should be summarized to ensure patient safety.
BackgroundPituitrin injection solution is an indispensable hemostatic utilized in clinical practice and is widely used in myomectomy. However, there have been reports of adverse reactions leading to gastrointestinal injury, hyponatremia and hypokalemia, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, etc. Thus, the safety of pituitrin should be taken seriously.Case presentationIn the present study, three cases of cardiac arrest caused by pituitrin injection during laparoscopic myomectomy, who were successfully resuscitated in our hospital, are reported.ConclusionThe clinical data and surgical procedures in the patient should be analyzed to find the causes of cardiac arrest. Medication and resuscitation should be summarized to ensure the safety of the patient.

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