Hypotension and Hypoxia under Anaesthesia MCQ — NEET PG Practice Question | NEETPGAI
Hypotension and Hypoxia under Anaesthesia
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A 42-year-old female with severe GERD is undergoing emergency cesarean section under spinal anesthesia for fetal distress. Five minutes after successful spinal injection (0.5% bupivacaine 10 mg), she suddenly becomes hypoxic (SpO₂ 85% on room air) and hypotensive (BP 78/45 mmHg). Auscultation reveals bilateral air entry but the patient reports dyspnea. Capnography shows normal EtCO₂ (38 mmHg). What is the most appropriate immediate next step?
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