Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Case Reports
Helium insufflation with sevoflurane general anesthesia and spontaneous ventilation during airway surgery.
The therapeutic benefits and clinical applications of helium-oxygen gas mixtures were first reported over 70 years ago. Since then, helium has been used in the treatment of obstructive processes of both the upper and lower airways. We report a unique case regarding helium insufflation with sevoflurane anesthesia and spontaneous ventilation for airway surgery. ⋯ The addition of helium improves gas exchange with spontaneous ventilation during general anesthesia for airway surgery.