Testrodon Series Fish Poisoning: A Case Report.

Author: Kyoo Sub CHUNG ¹ ; Won Bae JOO
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1. Department of Anesthesiology, Pusan National University, College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
MeSH: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Coinfection; Humans; Oxygen; Poisoning*; Respiration, Artificial; Respiratory Paralysis; Takifugu; Ventilation; Water-Electrolyte Balance
From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 1971;4(1):19-21
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: A case of respiratory paralysis due to Fugu poisoning recovered after 24 hours of artificial respiration with I.P.P.R. 1) Through an endotracheal tube, I.P.P.B. with oxygen was applied and normal ventilation was maintained. 2) Supporting measures including proper management of electrolyte balance promoted the patients recovery. 3) Antibiotics played an important role in prevention of secondary infections.