An unusual case of emergence delirium.
We present a case of postoperative delirium following endoscopic sinus surgery. We postulate a mechanism for this rare event.
Audu
Paul B
PB
Jefferson Medical College and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. paudu@att.net
Curtis
Nancy
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Armstead
Valerie
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D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000601:surgery
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D003042:Cocaine