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Acute beta-adrenoreceptor blockade and induced hypotension.

D L Simpson, W R MacRae, J A Wildsmith

    Anaesthesia
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pre-operative beta-blockers (metoprolol, oxprenolol) reduced hypotension drug needs during middle ear surgery. However, they caused significant bradycardia, making this approach not recommended for routine use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Induced hypotension is used in major middle ear surgery.
    • Beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists may modulate cardiovascular responses during anesthesia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of pre-operative beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists on induced hypotension during middle ear surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty patients undergoing middle ear surgery were randomized.
    • Groups received metoprolol (50mg or 25mg) or oxprenolol (20mg) orally 2 hours pre-operatively.
    • Control groups received no beta-blocker.

    Main Results:

    • Sodium nitroprusside infusion rates were significantly reduced in groups receiving metoprolol (50mg) and oxprenolol (20mg).
    • Profound bradycardia occurred frequently in patients pre-treated with beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists.
    • This incidence of bradycardia was deemed unacceptable.

    Conclusions:

    • Pre-operative beta-blocker administration can reduce the requirement for hypotension-inducing agents during middle ear surgery.
    • The high incidence of bradycardia necessitates caution and advises against routine use of this technique.

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