Hemodynamic response to caudal epidural clonidine in a pediatric cardiac patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Postoperative management of sedation and analgesia in pediatric cardiac patients presents many challenges. This case report describes a child who experienced dramatic clinical improvement with the postoperative use of caudal morphine and clonidine after conventional therapy had failed.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Clonidine
- Hemodynamics