When give anesthesia for pt. on ttt for osteoarthritis lead to complication low-pressure reach 90/75 low breath low pulse redness with sweating:
What complication we afraid of:
A. adrenal crisis ***
B. angina
One of the different medication used for treatment of osteoarthritis is corticosteroid if the dentist not give steroid to pt. before the procedure he will develop adrenal crisis. Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Getting a shot of corticosteroids directly into a sore joint can reduce pain and inflammation quickly and effectively.
Sign & Symptoms for Adrenal crisis includes:
• Nausea – Vomiting – Fatigue – Headache – Fever- Reduced blood pressure
• Electrolyte abnormalities - Low level of adrenocortical hormones
• Low cortisol level • Abdominal pain - Loss of appetite & Weight - Joint pain
Severe weakness - Increased heart & Breathing rate & abnormal sweating
• Chills – Dizziness – Dehydration – Confusion – Coma - Slow movements.