Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of recovery after intermediate duration of anaesthesia with sevoflurane and isoflurane.
The purpose of this study was to compare recovery from anaesthesia after sevoflurane and isoflurane were administered to children for more than 90 min. ⋯ After intermediate duration of anaesthesia administered to children for up to 90 min, isoflurane and sevoflurane allow recovery after approximatively the same lapse of time.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Case ReportsAnaesthetic considerations for a child with combined Prader-Willi syndrome and mitochondrial myopathy.
We report the anaesthetic management of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome and mitochondrial myopathy for open heart surgery. We used ketamine, fentanyl, rocuronium and caudal morphine together with a propofol infusion with no untoward effects. The implications of both conditions for anaesthesia are discussed.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Case ReportsComplicated airway management in a child with prune-belly syndrome.
We describe a 15-month-old boy with prune-belly syndrome (PBS) in whom airway management was complicated. Following an inhalation induction using sevoflurane, tracheal intubation by direct laryngoscopy proved impossible after repeated attempts. A laryngeal mask airway (LMAtrade mark) was inserted and the child had an uneventful anaesthetic course.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Case ReportsAnaesthetic management and high frequency oscillatory ventilation.
In an effort to decrease morbidity and mortality, newer modes of mechanical ventilation have been introduced into the critical care arena. One such technique, high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) relies on respiratory rates greater than 150 b.min-1, small tidal volumes, and the maintenance of a constant distending pressure thereby limiting peak inflating pressure and potentially the incidence of barotrauma. ⋯ We present three infants who represent the perioperative applications of HFOV: (i) elective preoperative use to minimize lung movement and interference with surgical exposure during thoracotomy and PDA ligation; (ii) intraoperative application when progressive alterations in respiratory compliance led to ineffective intraoperative ventilation/oxygenation; and (iii) anaesthetic care for a neonate already receiving HFOV. The techniques of HFOV and previous reports of perioperative use are reviewed.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialPharmacokinetics and analgesic effect of ropivacaine following ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block in children.
The aim was to investigate the efficacy, tolerance and pharmacokinetics of ropivavcaine when administered for ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block in children. ⋯ A dose of 3 mg.kg-1 of ropivacaine given as a single ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block in 1-12-year-old children provides satisfactory postoperative pain relief, and is well tolerated.