Isoflurane in the treatment of asthma.
A 22-month-old child developed severe bronchospasm. Prolonged ventilation of the lungs with isoflurane for 102 hours was used as treatment. The metabolism and fluoride levels obtained are discussed.
Revell
S
S
Westminster Hospital, London.
Greenhalgh
D
D
Absalom
S R
SR
Soni
N
N
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007530:Isoflurane / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D007530:Isoflurane; D005459:Fluorides