Intravenous Caffeine Rescue for Postoperative Hypoventilation in a 16-Year-Old With Trisomy 10: A Case Report

Michael Evans, Humphrey Lam, Thomas Austin

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Abstract

Trisomy 10 is a rare disorder, with only 35 cases reported in the literature. Anesthetic management may be challenging in this patient population because of craniofacial, cardiac, and renal abnormalities commonly seen in the disorder. We describe a 16-year-old male with an anesthetic history notable for prolonged emergence, postoperative hypoxia, postoperative reintubation, and unexpected hospital admission presenting for dental extraction of impacted teeth. We utilized intravenous caffeine, a respiratory stimulant used in preterm infants, to facilitate recovery from anesthesia.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)50-51
Number of pages2
JournalA & A case reports
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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