Isoflurane in the treatment of asthma

Anaesthesia. 1988 Jun;43(6):477-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1988.tb06636.x.

Abstract

A 22-month-old child developed severe bronchospasm. Prolonged ventilation of the lungs with isoflurane for 102 hours was used as treatment. The metabolism and fluoride levels obtained are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Asthma / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Fluorides / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Isoflurane / administration & dosage
  • Isoflurane / metabolism
  • Isoflurane / therapeutic use*
  • Respiratory Therapy*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Isoflurane
  • Fluorides