Sedation using 5% lidocaine patches, midazolam and propofol in a combative, obese adolescent with severe autistic disorder undergoing brain magnetic resonance imaging: a case report.
10.4097/kjae.2014.67.6.421
- Author:
Kwon Hui SEO
1
;
Hong Soo JUNG
;
Eu Gene KANG
;
Change Jae KIM
;
Ho Young RHEE
;
Yeon Soo JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. likewinds@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Autistic disorder;
Deep sedation;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Midazolam;
Obesity
- MeSH:
Adolescent*;
Anesthesia, General;
Anesthetics;
Animals;
Autistic Disorder*;
Brain*;
Catheterization;
Comb and Wattles*;
Deep Sedation;
Humans;
Injections, Intramuscular;
Intellectual Disability;
Lidocaine*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*;
Midazolam*;
Obesity;
Premedication;
Propofol*;
Seizures
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2014;67(6):421-424
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We present a 17-year-old man who underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging and laboratory exams for uncontrolled seizure. Patients with an autistic disorder require deep sedation or, occasionally, general anesthesia even for radiologic exams or simple procedures. The anesthetic management of an obese, violent patient with a severe autistic disorder and mental retardation can be challenging to anesthesiologists and requires a more careful approach in selecting adequate anesthetics and doses. This case emphasizes the importance of having a detailed plan to ensure the smooth process of premedication, anesthetic induction, maintenance, emergence and safe discharge of incorporated patients in the event of unexpected situations. A 5% lidocaine patch to relieve the pain from the intramuscular injection and intravenous cannulation, intramuscular midazolam as premedication, and propofol for the maintenance of sedation can be a good sedation protocol in incorporated patients.
