Case Synopsis A healthy 12-year-old boy presents for reduction of a humerus fracture. Anesthesia is induced with sevoflurane. Fifteen minutes later, there is an abrupt increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide to greater than 70 mm Hg. He becomes tachycardic, with…
Case Synopsis A 3-year-old child is scheduled for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. His past medical history is significant for Treacher Collins syndrome ( Fig. 188.1 ), and thus a difficult airway is anticipated. After inhalation induction with spontaneous respirations, successful intubation…
Case Synopsis A 35-year-old man is brought to the operating room for an emergent awake tracheostomy after a gunshot wound to the face with facial and neck expanding hematomas. Chlorhexidine gluconate was used as antiseptic for the procedure, and the…
Case Synopsis A 4-year-old boy with a 10-day history of persistent nausea, vomiting, and otitis media requires magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain to evaluate possible intracranial process. The anesthesiology consultant was called to evaluate and assist with the…