Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2010
Pediatric anesthesia in developing countries: experience in the two main university hospitals of Benin in West Africa.
To describe the practice of pediatric anesthesia in the main University Hospitals in Benin. ⋯ Pediatric anesthesia in the two University Hospitals is far from satisfactory. Morbidity and mortality are unacceptably high. Suggestions are made to improve the safety of children undergoing anesthesia.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2010
Supplementing desflurane with intravenous anesthesia reduces fetal cardiac dysfunction during open fetal surgery.
To lower the incidence and severity of fetal cardiovascular depression during maternal fetal surgery under general anesthesia. ⋯ SIVA as described provides adequate maternal anesthesia and uterine relaxation, and it allows for decreased use of desflurane during open fetal surgery. Decreased use of desflurane may better preserve fetal cardiac function.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2010
A novel isotonic-balanced electrolyte solution with 1% glucose for perioperative fluid management in children- an animal experimental preauthorization study.
The recommendations for perioperative maintenance fluid in children have been adapted from hypotonic to isotonic electrolyte solutions with lower glucose concentrations (1-2.5% instead of 5%) to avoid hyponatremia or hyperglycemia. ⋯ Both solutions showed a wide margin of safety in the case of accidental hyperhydration with less acid-base electrolyte changes when using BS-G1. This novel solution could therefore enhance patient's safety within the scope of perioperative volume management.