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anesthetic agent |
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Although he
had been exposed to isoflurane, an anesthetic agent that predisposes
patients to malignant hyperthermia, initial signs of PRIS appeared on
the third day following surgery, and the patient did not show all the
signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia. (7,8) Excessive
use of any anesthetic agent can result in systemic toxicity and lead to
cardiovascular depression, convulsions, and respiratory or cardiac
arrest. A hypnotic, anesthetic agent,
gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has drawn considerable media attention for
its recent rise in illicit use. |
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