Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2008
ReviewLaryngospasm: review of different prevention and treatment modalities.
Laryngospasm is a common complication in pediatric anesthesia. In the majority of cases, laryngospasm is self-limiting. However, sometimes laryngospasm persists and if not appropriately treated, it may result in serious complications that may be life-threatening. The present review discusses laryngospasm with the emphasis on the different prevention and treatment modalities.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2008
Case ReportsProlonged apnea with intramuscular ketamine: a case report.
We report a rare case of prolonged apnea following administration of ketamine. A healthy 11-month-old female child was administered intramuscular ketamine as a sole anesthetic agent for a short surgical procedure. ⋯ She recovered completely after 90 min. This case report illustrates the potential hazard of ketamine, emphasizes the importance of being able to provide emergency airway management and monitored anesthesia care.