List a common intraoperative cause of hypotension and a basic management approach.

List a common intraoperative cause of hypotension and a basic management approach.

• A. Causes: hypovolemia, vasodilation from anesthetics, arrhythmias, hemorrhage; Management: assess volume status, give fluids, vasopressors, treat underlying cause
• B. Causes: hypertension; Management: reduce blood pressure with vasodilators
• C. Causes: fever; Management: antipyretics
• D. Causes: hypervolemia; Management: diuretics and fluid restriction

Answer: (A)