Convulsions and respiratory arrest in association with desmopressin administration for the treatment of a bleeding tonsil in a child with borderline haemophilia |
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Authors: | J D Francis T Leary D J Niblett |
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Institution: | Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Bedford Hospital, England. |
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Abstract: | Desmopressin (DDAVP) may be used to augment the action of factor VIII in mild haemophilia. Its use has been associated with serious adverse effects. We report a case of a three-year-old child with a family history of haemophilia who suffered complications due to severe acute hyponatraemia following the administration of this drug for post-tonsillectomy bleeding. |
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Keywords: | Hemophilia desmopressin (DDAVP) hyponatraÍmia convulsions |
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