Novel Use of Clevidipine

Hemodynamic management of the patient with Pheochromocytoma can present a difficult challenge. For patients who are at increased risk for severe intraoperative hypertension with manipulation of the adrenal gland, which antihypertensive medications provide the best management. This article addresses Clevidipine as a potential option.

Authors
Eric J. Lindstrom, CRNA
Ahmed F. Attaallah, MD, PhD
AANA Journal – October 2016 – Vol. 84, No. 5 – www.aana.com/aanajournalonline