A Complication Caused by an Adhesive Plastic Drape

Abstract

References 1. Berger JM, Stirt JA, Sullivan SF. Enflurane, halothane, and aminophylline-The sequence and close timing of the events leave us no other plausible explanation for the sudden hypotension and its equally sudden return to normal after the opening of the that the plastic adhesive drapes commonly used during surgical procedures can create a sudden liquid-or gas-tight uptake and pharrnacokinetics. Anesth Analg 1983;62:733-7. StktJA, Berger ]M, Roe SD, Ricker SM, Sullivan SF. Halothane-induced cardiac arrhythmias following administration of aminophvliine in exper-chest, Although seldom a one should bear in mind imental animals. Anesth Analg 1981;60:517-20.seal.