Light Anaesthesia Tachycardia — FRCA Final MCQ

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Tachycardia and hypertension during GA without paralysis most commonly indicates:

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Correct answer: B — Light anaesthesia with sympathetic activation from surgical stimulation

Sympathetic activation from inadequate anaesthetic depth is the most common cause. Deepen anaesthesia with volatile/opioid. If paralysed, consider awareness.

Reference: RCOA – 2023 – Depth of anaesthesia