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1750-45892052010MayJournal of perioperative practiceJ Perioper PractSudden hypotensive syncope and significant iatrogenic maxillofacial trauma following administration of oral sodium phosphate purgative solution.181182181-2Oral sodium phosphate (NaP) solution is used globally as a bowel preparation for colonoscopy, surgery and medical-imaging (Balaban 2008). We present a case of a patient who suffered sudden hypotensive syncope and iatrogenic mandibular fractures within an hour of ingesting a NaP solution. We discuss the uses of these medicines and highlight the need to warn patients of possible adverse side effects to avoid patient harm and subsequent litigation.WilliamsJohn VJVFrenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, BS16 1LE. j.v.williams@doctors.org.ukColbertSerryth DSDRevingtonPeter JPJengCase ReportsJournal Article
EnglandJ Perioper Pract1012710231750-45890Cathartics0PhosphatesSE337SVY37sodium phosphateAccidental FallsAgedCatharticsadverse effectsColonoscopyFemaleHumansIatrogenic DiseaseMandibular CondyleinjuriesMandibular FracturesetiologyPhosphatesadverse effectsSyncope, Vasovagalchemically induced
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