Death after chloral hydrate sedation: report of case.
A young healthy female died after taking chloral hydrate syrup before surgery to extract third molars. Various aspects of the use of chloral hydrate are discussed, including the metabolism, active moiety, reported side effects, and effects on the heart. Recommendations are made concerning patient supervision, dosage limitations, and degree of sedation.
Jastak
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Department of Hospital Dentistry, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
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D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D002697:Chloral Hydrate / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D005023:Ethylene Chlorohydrin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011379:Prognosis
D002697:Chloral Hydrate; D005023:Ethylene Chlorohydrin; C005849:2,2,2-trichloroethanol