| Assessment of masseter spasm complicated by a faulty temperature probe. | |
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PMID: 7880518 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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During palatoplasty on a 9-year-old girl with no personal or familial history of malignant hyperthermia, the temperature monitor reported an increase in temperature. Additionally, the surgeon thought the patient's jaw muscle was in spasm. While preparations were made for treatment of malignant hyperthermia, the temperature probe was tested and found to be defective. When it was replaced, the patient's temperature was within normal range. When the temperature probe was tested 6 days later, it was working properly. The cause of the problem may have been moisture in the connection between the probe and the exterior cable, which eventually evaporated. Decision algorithms can assist in such situations to distinguish between a medical problem and a mechanical problem with the monitor. |
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Authors:
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J A Cohen; R S Winston |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical anesthesia Volume: 6 ISSN: 0952-8180 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Anesth Publication Date: 1994 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-04-07 Completed Date: 1995-04-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8812166 Medline TA: J Clin Anesth Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 521-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610-0254. |
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Body Temperature
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physiology* Child Decision Making Diagnosis, Differential Electric Impedance Equipment Design Equipment Failure Female Humans Malignant Hyperthermia / diagnosis* Masseter Muscle / physiopathology* Monitoring, Intraoperative / instrumentation* Palate / surgery Spasm / diagnosis* Thermometers / adverse effects* |
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