Intraoperative Pontine Infarction : A Hidden Challenge
Joint Authors
Marcanthony, Nicholas
Farag, Ehab
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Apneusis, or apneustic respirations, is characterized by an abnormal breathing pattern involving gasping and the inability to fully expire.
A loss of gag reflex and other cranial nerve deficits are also often accompanied with these respiratory changes.
In neurological intensive care units (NICUs), these respiratory and airway changes are not uncommon and have been well documented (Lee et al.
1976).
These clinical changes are often associated with pontine trauma as it is the core pneumotaxic center in the brain stem.
We describe the airway management of a patient with an acute, occult pontine infarct status post craniectomy and cervical laminectomy for decompression of known Chiari malformation in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
American Psychological Association (APA)
Marcanthony, Nicholas& Farag, Ehab. 2012. Intraoperative Pontine Infarction : A Hidden Challenge. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Marcanthony, Nicholas& Farag, Ehab. Intraoperative Pontine Infarction : A Hidden Challenge. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Marcanthony, Nicholas& Farag, Ehab. Intraoperative Pontine Infarction : A Hidden Challenge. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499651
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499651