Rise in end tidal CO2 during thyroid surgery can be due to all except:
Correct Answer: Anaphylaxis
Description: A i.e. Anaphylaxis Thyroid storm, malignant hypehermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and pheochromocytoma are hypermetabolic states with a massive increase in CO2 production, characterized by hyperpyrexia, tachycardia striking alteration in consciousness and rise in ET CO2 (end tidal CO2 on capnometery)Q. Anaphylaxis l/t hypotension and shock results in hypoperfusion of lungs and deceased ET CO2Q.
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