A 52-year-old woman presented with radicular pain corresponding to L4–L5 segment. History The patient had fibromyalgia and depression. She had a medication history of gabapentin, dextropropoxyphene, and pantoprazole. The patient was allergic to penicillin.
She had a smoking history of 1-2 cigarettes per day for about four years. Examination Gait difficulties were observed on heels and toes. The results of the blood tests performed prior to the surgery are listed in Table 1. Surgery Laminectomy and discoidectomy of L4–L5 and spondylolisthesis L4–L5 General anesthesia was given with the help of midazolam 3 mg, fentanyl 500 μg, vecuronium 6 mg, and propofol 200 mg Cephalotine 1 g was administered for prophylaxis Furosemide 20 mg was given, along with metamizole 2 g for analgesia Orotracheal intubation was done with no complications Intravenous (IV) fluids that were administered include…
