Abstract
One hundred percent carbon dioxide was administered accidentally to a child aged 21 months during anaesthesia; this was caused by unauthorized filling of an oxygen cylinder with carbon dioxide. Cardiac arrest ensued, but was detected and treated promptly and no neurological deficit was detectable following recovery. The case demonstrates a typical preventable anaesthetic mishap and emphasizes the importance of monitoring oxygen supply and delivery.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 749-751 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 06 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anaesthesia: paediatric
- Complications: accidents, anoxia, acidosis, cardiac arrest
- Equipment: cylinders