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[Patient-controlled sedation in a patient with respiratory dysfunction for reconstructive surgery of submandibular
1Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa.
Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|April 24, 1999
Abstract:
A 70-year-old male with respiratory dysfunction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with asthmatic component, received patient-controlled sedation (PCS) using propofol for reconstructive surgery of submandibular fracture under local anesthesia. PCS produced sedation levels between eyelid closure with prompt response to verbal commands and drowsiness. Respiratory disturbance and hemodynamic change were not recognized. The patient was very cooperative, and felt comfortable during the operation. Propofol PCS is an appropriate method for a patient with respiratory dysfunction under local anesthesia.