Induction of anaesthesia in the home.
An intellectually impaired adult with a history of escalating violence towards hospital personnel was given an anaesthetic in his home prior to transfer to hospital for surgery. We review the implications and problems encountered, and suggest means by which such a retrieval can occur smoothly.
Chan
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Department of Anaesthesia, Launceston General Hospital, PO Box 1963, Launceston, Tas. 7250.
Chilvers
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D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression; D000758:Anesthesia; D000778:Anesthetics, Dissociative / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018575:Home Care Services, Hospital-Based; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D014187:Transportation of Patients
D000778:Anesthetics, Dissociative; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D007649:Ketamine; D008874:Midazolam