The response to methylene blue in patients with severe hypotension during liver transplantation

J Clin Anesth. 2012 Jun;24(4):324-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2011.10.010.

Abstract

Methylene blue is a useful therapy for catecholamine-resistant vasoplegic shock. Three cases of methylene blue administration for the treatment of catecholamine-resistant hypotension during orthotopic liver transplantation are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Catecholamines / therapeutic use
  • Drug Resistance
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / drug therapy*
  • Hypotension / etiology
  • Intraoperative Care / methods
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Methylene Blue / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Shock, Surgical / drug therapy
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Catecholamines
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Methylene Blue