[Halothane: another resource for the asthmatic patient].
A case of severe asthma which did not improve with the usual management is presented. Ventilations was assisted with an orotracheal cannula and the patient was given halothane with a good response and improvement of his crisis. Halothane must be considered as a possibility in the treatment of severe asthma. However, further studies in this area are necesary.
D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006221:Halothane; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal
D006221:Halothane
Halotane: un recurso más en el paciente en estado de mal asmático.