Respiratory complications due to inadequate analgesia following thoracotomy in a neonate.
We present a case in which a 2-day-old infant suffered respiratory complications shortly following premature termination of a postoperative extradural infusion. Restoration of analgesia led to a marked clinical improvement.
Cass
L J
LJ
Department of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management, Hospitals for Sick Children, London.
Howard
R F
RF
D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013908:Thoracotomy
D002045:Bupivacaine