Hypotension and Hypoxia under Anaesthesia MCQ — NEET PG Practice Question | NEETPGAI
Hypotension and Hypoxia under Anaesthesia
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During induction of general anaesthesia in a 62-year-old hypertensive male, the anaesthetist administers propofol 2 mg/kg IV. Within 2 minutes, the patient develops severe hypotension (BP 65/40 mmHg) and mild hypoxia (SpO₂ 92%). What is the most common cause of hypotension during induction of general anaesthesia?
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