Intraoperative convulsions in a child with arthrogryposis.
A case of intraoperative convulsions occurring in a child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is presented. Arthrogryposis and the anaesthetic management of children with this condition is discussed. Factors which may have contributed to the convulsions are considered.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Westmead, N.S.W.
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D003473:Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*; D013616:Tachycardia, Sinus / Q000209:etiology; D013874:Thiopental / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide / Q000008:administration & dosage
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D003473:Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide; D013874:Thiopental; D009609:Nitrous Oxide