Respiratory complications due to inadequate analgesia following thoracotomy in a neonate.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case in which a 2-day-old infant suffered respiratory complications shortly following premature termination of a postoperative extradural infusion. Restoration of analgesia led to a marked clinical improvement.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Bupivacaine
- Postoperative Pain
- Respiration Disorders
- Thoracotomy