Paraplegia
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An increased venous capacity and a decreased myocardial contractility can be expected in patients with an acute spinal cord lesion at or above T6. Both factors may contribute to a high incidence of arterial hypotension and pulmonary oedema in these patients especially during anaesthesia. ⋯ V. P. measurement and is particularly useful in patients with a sympathectomy secondary to spinal cord trauma.