The use of magnesium to prevent laryngospasm after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a preliminary study

Gulhas N., Durmus M., Demirbilek S., Togal T., Ozturk E., Ersoy M.

PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA, cilt.13, sa.1, ss.43-47, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00927.x
  • Dergi Adı: PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.43-47
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background : Laryngospasm is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction after tracheal extubation. Magnesium has a central nervous system depressant property, which contributes to the depth of anaesthesia. It also has calcium antagonist properties, which provide muscle relaxation. In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of magnesium on preventing laryngospasm.