Volatile anesthesia for a pediatric patient with very long ‐chain acyl‐coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency: A case report
We report the case of a 3‐year‐old boy with very long‐chain acyl‐coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency presenting for adenotonsillectomy who was successfully and safely managed with a balanced anesthetic including sevoflurane. The anesthetic management is described, and the controversy surrounding volatile anesthetics in these patients is discussed. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 9, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aaron S. Hess, Gregory M. Rice, John D. Jochman, Bridget L. Muldowney Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Optimum time for intravenous cannulation after induction with sevoflurane, oxygen, and nitrous oxide in children without any premedication
ConclusionWe recommend waiting for 1 minute 45 seconds (105 seconds) after the loss of eyelash reflex before attempting intravenous cannulation in pediatric patients induced with sevoflurane, oxygen, and nitrous oxide without any premedication. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 8, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: ABM Kamrul Hasan, Raman Sivasankar, Salil G. Nair, Wamia U. Hasan, Zulaidi Latif Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Erector spinae plane block for inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants
We present a case where an erector spinae plane block was used successfully for this surgery. Hemodynamic stability, minimal anesthetic requirements, and excellent pain control were documented. This block promises to be a valuable and safe alternative for inguinal hernia repair, accompanying the path of neuroprotective anesthesia. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maria A. Hernandez, Lucio Palazzi, Julio Lapalma, Joseph Cravero Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Compatibility of common IV drugs with 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.42 and 4% gelatin
ConclusionMost of the tested drugs did not show observable incompatibility reactions. However, some common drugs are highly incompatible with colloid infusion solutions: gelatin (cefazolin, diazepam, midazolam, phenytoin, vancomycin), hydroxyethyl starch (diazepam, midazolam, phenytoin, thiopental), and NaCl 0.9% (diazepam, ketamine (S), phenytoin, thiopental). These combinations should be avoided in clinical practice in case there are fewer intravenous lines available than needed. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sebastian Heiderich, Anna Springe, Jonas J ürgens, Wolfgang Koppert, Andreas Leffler, Robert Sümpelmann, Nils Dennhardt Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Extubation in the operating room after pediatric liver transplant: A retrospective cohort study
ConclusionMore than half of our pediatric liver transplant patients were successfully extubated in the operating room immediately following surgery. We believe early extubation to be safe when employed in selected subpopulations of pediatric patients undergoing liver transplantation. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Harshad G. Gurnaney, Scott D. Cook ‐Sather, Abraham Shaked, Kim M. Olthoff, Elizabeth B. Rand, Arul M. Lingappan, Mohamed A. Rehman Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
