DELAYED RECOVERY IN CAESAREAN SECTION
Abstract
Abstract : A 21 years old female, primi with congenital heart
disease short stature CPD in labour,was posted for
Caesarean section. Caesarean section was done under
General anaesthesia. Pre-medicated with Inj. Glycopyrrolate
0.2mg by intravenously, pre oxygenated with 100 Oxygen for
3 minutes, induced with Inj. Thiopental 175mg, 2.5 , paralysed
with Inj. Suxamethonium 75mg intravenously, intubated with
7.5 sized cuffed endotracheal tube, maintained with nitrous
oxide andoxygen. After the delivery of the baby, Inj. Fentanyl
50g was given intravenously. Non depolarizing muscle
relaxant was not given. Patient had spontaneous respiration
with adequate tidal volume with adequate recovery signs after
three and half hours of assisted ventilation with 100 Oxygen.
This delayed recovery may be due to Succinylcholine apnoea.
Keyword : Pregnancy, General anaesthesia, Caesarean
section, Delayed recovery, Suxamethonium
apnoea, Assisted ventilation.
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