Delayed profound respiratory depression after premedication with trimeprazine.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Delayed, profound respiratory depression occurred in a 4-year-old boy, who had been premedicated with trimeprazine 4 h after tonsillectomy. This is a rare, but potentially fatal idiosyncratic reaction.
Medical subject headings
- Postoperative Complications
- Preanesthetic Medication
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trimeprazine