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On arrival in the operating theatre, the patient was hypertensive (185/60 mmHg). Epidural placement required several attempts, and 1 mg of midazolam was administered to ensure patient comfort during this procedure. Anaesthesia was induced using propofol, fentanyl and cisatracurium. Intubation was successful at the first attempt. Sevoflurane was used to maintain anaesthesia, and a Bispectral Index™ monitoring device was used to assess the depth of anaesthesia.