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Spinal anesthesia in a preterm infant patient undergoing exploratory laparotomy: A case report

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Neonatal anesthesia has been confined to the traditional technique of general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Postoperative apnea, residual effect of anesthetic and neuromuscular drug, prolonged stay in the operating room, neurodegeneration and delayed extubation are some known complications of general anesthesia. Alternately, spinal anesthesia is an accepted technique for infants and neonates with its rapid onset, hemodynamic stability, and desired muscle relaxation,omitting the risk of respiratory complications, postoperative apnea, rapid recovery and reduced postoperative monitoring. We report a case of preterm infant at a gestational age of 36 week presented with anorectal malformation and jejunal atresia at Kathmandu Model Hospital, Kathmandu repaired successfully under spinal anesthesia.

Source: Journal of Society of Anesthesiologists of Nepal

Authors: Prerana Shrestha, Bramha Dev Jha, Pradeep Rajbhandari, Rikal Man Shrestha, Sunita Gurung, Sujan Surya Prajapati

Institution: Bir Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3187983136

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