Journal of Surgery and Anesthesia

Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences, Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Preventive Effect of Subhypnotic Dose of Propofol in Preventing Laryngospasm in Children undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy in Addis Ababa Hospitals, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. A Prospective Cohort Study
  Author(s): Geresu Gebeyehu*, Betelhem Ayele, Adugna Aregawi and Zewetir Ashebir
  
  Introduction: Laryngospasm is defined as the sustained closure of the vocal cords, well-known problem typically occurring immediately following tracheal extubation. Incidence of laryngospasm is as high as 25% in patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Propofol is an intravenous drug use for the induction of general anesthesia and for moderate to deep sedation, which is also known to strongly suppress airway responses. At a lower concentration than the anesthetic dose, propofol may help to reduce or prevent laryngospasm after extubation in pediatric patients. This study assessed the effectiveness of propofol in preventing laryngospasm during adeno-tonsillectomy surgery under general anesthesia. Methods: This prospective cohort study conducted on 66 pediatric patients aged up to 9 years and underwent elective adeno.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.37421/2684-1606.2021.5.151

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