Filters and small infants

Moores, Anthony; Bell, Graham

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2004.03842.x

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“…The onset of symptoms after ondansetron has been reported to start in close proximity to the administration of the drug. [167] In our case the symptoms started 30 minutes after ondansetron administration. These movements include jerky movements of the head, neck, torso, and limbs,[38] similar the movements in our patient.…”

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confidence: 57%

Rhythmic movement disorder after general anesthesia

Budde

Freestone-Bernd

Vaida

2012

J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol

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Dystonic movements after general anesthesia are very rare. The differential diagnosis includes adverse drug reaction, local anesthetic reaction, emergence delirium, hysterical response, and shivering. We present a case of a 10-year-old, otherwise healthy girl undergoing outpatient foot surgery. Involuntary jerking movements of her arms and torso every time she would drift off to sleep started about 2.5 hours after emergence from general anesthesia. The patient was easily arousable and absolutely unaware of the movements. These movements lasted for several days before they resolved completely. We believe to present the first case of sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder after general anesthesia, considering the nature of the movements in our patient.

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confidence: 57%

Rhythmic movement disorder after general anesthesia

Budde

Freestone-Bernd

Vaida

2012

J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol

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“…Breathing system filters are available for use with children weighing at least 3 kg to reduce the transmission of microbes [101]. Luchetti et al demonstrated that two small electrostatic HMEFs, the Hygrobaby and Hygroboy, provided humidified gases to children weighing up to 10 kg and more than 10 kg, respectively, with moisture contents of more than 20 g.m −3 throughout the operation, increasing up to 26 and 27 g.m −3 , respectively, by the end of the study period [102].…”

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confidence: 99%

Heat and moisture exchangers and breathing system filters: their use in anaesthesia and intensive care.  Part 2 – practical use, including problems, and their use with paediatric patients

Wilkes

2010

Anaesthesia

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SummaryHeat and moisture exchangers and breathing system filters are intended to replace the normal warming, humidifying and filtering functions of the upper airways. The first part of this review considered the history, principles of operation and efficiency of these devices. The aim of this part of the review is to summarise recent guidelines on the use of these devices and outline the problems that can occur. In particular, the effect of these devices on gas analysis, dead space, resistance to gas flow and blockage of the breathing system is considered. In children, it is important to consider the addition of dead space and resistance to gas flow. A body weight of 2.5 kg is probably the lower weight limit for use with heat and moisture exchangers, and 3 kg for filters. The resistance to gas flow of a heat-and moisture-exchanging filter added to a Mapleson F breathing system can cause a delay in the induction of anaesthesia.

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“…It could be inferred from the joint statement by Drs Bennett and Bingham that the original guidelines had not been replaced. However, we acknowledge that many anaesthetists do use paediatric breathing systems for more than one patient [7,8], though the situation is probably different if the patient weighs less than 3 kg; perhaps there is a case to publish separate guidelines for these two groups of paediatric patients.…”

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confidence: 99%