Intra arterial injection of thiopentone causes –
Correct Answer: Vasospasm
Description: Inadverent intra-arterial injection causes local vasoconstriction (vasospasm) and thrombosis which can cause ischemia and gangrene of the limb.
Note-IV injection cause generalized venodilatation due to which there is pooling of blood & hypotension. On the other hand intra-arterial injection results in localized vasospasm of the involved artery.
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