Bezold Jarisch reflex as a cause of haemodynamic alterations during surgery in prone position

Abstract

Haemodynamic dysfunction and cardiac conduction abnormality in patients undergoing spine surgery in prone position is multifactorial. Here we present a case report of an elderly male patient undergoing multiple level dissectomy under general anaesthesia, who developed bradycardia and hypotension after prolonged surgery and was managed successfully. The case description and review of literature is presented