A case of acid pulmonary aspiration syndrome ( Mendelsons syndrome) during induction of anesthesia . |
Dong Ki Lee |
Department of Anesthesiology, Seoul Red Cross Hospital, Seoul, Korea. |
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Abstract |
A case of Mendelson's syndrome during induction of anesthesia has been reported. The patient was treated with hydrocortisone IV, oxygen c IPPB, aminophylline and antibiotics. The patient recovered completely 3 days after aspiration. We must take the preventive measure for aspiration into the lung during anesthesia, especially obstetric patient. |
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