Table 1: Factors Exacerbating Hypertension in Patients with Release from CSTs

Mechanical Pharmacologic Other
Abdominal pressure Histamine-releasing drugs:morphine,
codeine, oxycodone,
atracurium
Pain
Postural changes Sympathomimetic agents: ephedrine,
epinephrine, norepinephrine,

ketamine
Anxiety/stress
Positioning Dopamine antagonists: metoclopramide,
droperidol
Urination
Tyramine-containing foods Induction of anesthesia
SNRIs/SSRIs/MAO-Is