In:
Tropical Doctor, SAGE Publications, Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2009-01), p. 52-53
Abstract:
Tetanus is endemic in many developing countries. Although propofol has been proposed for sedation in tetanus, the routine use of this drug has not been clearly documented in published reports. A few studies have reported its beneficial effects but no randomized studies are available. We describe the case of a five-year-old boy who presented with severe tetanus in East Africa. The antispastic therapy consisted of benzodiazepine infusion with the addition of titrated boluses of propofol. Intubation and mechanical ventilation were avoided.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0049-4755
,
1758-1133
DOI:
10.1258/td.2008.080236
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2009
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2179812-6
