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A patient undergoing carotid endarterectomy under general anaesthesia develops a sudden fall in cerebral oximetry (NIRS) values on the operative side after carotid cross-clamping. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Insert a carotid shunt to restore cerebral perfusion Deepen anaesthesia to reduce cerebral metabolic rate Administer a bolus of mannitol Lower the mean arterial pressure to reduce embolic risk

Correct Answer:

Insert a carotid shunt to restore cerebral perfusion

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