An anesthetic technique to fabricate a pressure mask for controlling scar formation from facial burns.
An anesthetic technique, involving nasotracheal intubation, after mask induction with halothane, nitrous oxide, and oxygen, is described for use during fabrication of a contoured facial pressure mask. Rationale and benefits are discussed, and particular emphasis is placed on the potential problems of the commonly used ketamine-based technique.
Layon
A J
AJ
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
Vetter
T R
TR
Hanna
P G
PG
Bingham
H G
HG
D000777:Anesthetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006221:Halothane / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008397:Masks; D011312:Pressure
D000777:Anesthetics; D007649:Ketamine; D006221:Halothane