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African Health Sciences
Makerere University Medical School
ISSN: 1680-6905
EISSN: 1680-6905
Vol. 9, No. 3, 2009, pp. 167-169
Bioline Code: hs09037
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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African Health Sciences, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2009, pp. 167-169

 en Reactive airway and anaesthesia: challenge to the anaesthetist and the way forward
Lawal, I & Bakari, AG

Abstract

Background: Patients with concurrent medical conditions such as Reactive airway disease presenting for anaesthesia, and surgery have potentially increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality if not well managed.
Objective: To highlight the need for adequate perioperative care and review the evidence for selection of techniques in the anesthesia for such cases"
Materials and methods: An illustrative case is presented.
Conclusion: The main goal of the anaesthetist is to administer safe and sufficient anaestheia without precipitating bronchospasm.

Keywords
Reactive airway, anaesthesia, presentation, management and constraints.

 
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