Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in a pediatric patient: a case report
- Author:
Cayton Ina Christine A.
;
Tolentino-Policarpio Josefina
;
Braganza Emmanuel O
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Child Preschool;
LITHOTRIPSY;
KETAMINE
- From:
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology
2009;21(2):91-99
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This is a case of a 2 year old and 6 month, 11 kilogram male, who underwent two sessions of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for right multiple nephrolithiasis. On both occasions, he was given balanced anesthesia with dexmedetomidine, ketamine and caudal block with 2% bupivacaine. With proper precautionary and protective measures exercised, 4,000 shockwaves were delivered waves for each session, while the patient was sleeping comfortably without experiencing any complications. At the end of each session, the patient was responsive to verbal stimuli 10 -15 minutes after discontinuation of dexmedetomidine infusion; and fully awake five minutes later, with neither undue stress nor pain.
