Postoperative arterial oxygen saturation in paediatric patients during transportation to the recovery room
Tanta Medical Journal. 1989; 17 (1): 623-34
in English
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ABSTRACT
Patients were studied in two age groups 15 patients each 6-12 months and 13 months - 6 years. Patients were premedicated by chloral hydrate syrup [40 mg/5 kg body weight], given 30 minutes before induction. Anesthesia was induced by inhalation of rising concentration of halothane up to 3% and maintained by 1.25% halothane and nitrous oxide/oxygen [60/40%]. At the end of anesthesia 100% oxygen was given via a face mask. During transfer and on arrival to the recovery room, there was a significant decrease in SaO2 in both age groups of patients with more desaturation in the younger age group 6-12 months. From this study, it was concluded that rapid transportation and supplemental oxygen administration is recommended during transport and on arrival to the recovery room, especially in younger pediatric patients
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Postoperative Care
Language:
English
Journal:
Tanta Med. J.
Year:
1989
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