| The use of boluses of propofol for the management of severe tetanus in a child. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19211431 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tetanus is endemic in many developing countries. Although propofol has been proposed for sedation in tetanus, the routine use of this drug has not been clearly documented in published reports. A few studies have reported its beneficial effects but no randomized studies are available. We describe the case of a five-year-old boy who presented with severe tetanus in East Africa. The antispastic therapy consisted of benzodiazepine infusion with the addition of titrated boluses of propofol. Intubation and mechanical ventilation were avoided. |
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Authors:
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Fabrice Petitjeans; Jean Turc; Olivier Coulet; Marc Puidupin; Olivier Eve; Alain Benois |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Tropical doctor Volume: 39 ISSN: 0049-4755 ISO Abbreviation: Trop Doct Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-12 Completed Date: 2009-04-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1301706 Medline TA: Trop Doct Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 52-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Desgenettes Military Hospital, 108 bd Pinel, 69003 Lyon, France. fabricepetitjeans@yahoo.fr |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anesthetics, Intravenous
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administration & dosage*,
therapeutic use Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Benzodiazepines / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Child, Preschool Humans Male Propofol / administration & dosage*, therapeutic use Severity of Illness Index* Spasm / prevention & control Tetanus / drug therapy*, physiopathology* Treatment Outcome |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anesthetics, Intravenous; 0/Anticonvulsants; 12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines; 2078-54-8/Propofol |
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