Original paper
Perioperative complications in children with pulmonary hypertension undergoing general anesthesia with ketamine
Abstract
Summary Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is associated with significant perioperative risk for major complications in children, including pulmonary hypertensive crisis and cardiac arrest. Uncertainty remains about the safety of ketamine anesthesia in this patient population. Aim: Retrospectively review the medical records of children with PAH to ascertain the nature and frequency of peri‐procedural complications and to determine...
Paper Details
Title
Perioperative complications in children with pulmonary hypertension undergoing general anesthesia with ketamine
Published Date
Dec 27, 2009
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
28 - 37