BACKGROUND Controlled induced hypotension guarantees less blood loss and better visibility of the surgical site. The impact of hypotension on post-operative cognitive functions is still being discussed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of controlled induced hypotension on the cognitive functions of patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). MATERIAL...

OBJECTIVE To show the clinical relevance of postprandial hypotension and to review its pathophysiology and management. DATA SOURCES Articles on postprandial hypotension were identified through MEDLINE and bibliographies of relevant articles. STUDY SELECTION All articles and case reports describing meal-related hypotension in the elderly and in patients with autonomic failure. DATA SYNTHES...

In Response To: Salazar R. Spontaneous intracranial hypotension associated with kinetic tremor and ataxia. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov. 2016; 6. doi: 10.7916/D8HQ3ZN5.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Perfusion index (PI) is a new parameter tried for predicting hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for the lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). This study aimed at investigating the correlation between baseline perfusion index and incidence of hypotension following SAB in LSCS. METHODS In this prospective observational study, 126 parturients were divided into two groups...