Pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia.
A four-year-old female developed pulmonary aspiration during nasal tracheal intubation after induction of general anesthesia. The earliest sign of aspiration was the hypoxemia that was recorded with a pulse oximeter. A discussion of treatment and criteria for discharge is presented.
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D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology*