Table 1.
Intraoperative factors contributing to intraoperative aneurysm rupture.
Factors | Controversies |
---|---|
Hypertension | Upper limit of blood pressure |
Poorly controlled BP/controlled BP | |
Chronic/acute hypertension | |
Anesthetic factors | Sympathetic responses (intubation/extubation) |
Coughing/gagging | |
ICP | Sudden decrease in ICP during |
hyperventilation, use of large dose mannitol, and CSF drain | |
Maneuvers | Valsalva, application of PEEP (upper limit) |
Comorbidities | COPD, CAD, and hyperlipidemia |