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barbiturate coma |
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barbiturate coma Etymology: Ger, Saint Barbara's Day, Gk, koma, deep sleep an effect of barbituric acid or its derivatives, which may be rapid-acting sedatives, hypnotics, and respiratory depressants. Barbiturate coma may be intentionally induced for the treatment of some neurologic conditions. Death may result from intentional or accidental overdosage. barbiturate coma Medical ethics The use of barbiturates–eg, pentobarbital, to induce a loss of consciousness, which has a 2º–'double' effect of inducing hypoxia and respiratory failure. See Euthanasia, Physician-assisted suicide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is a paucity of data evaluating the efficacy of nutrition support in traumatic brain-injured patients induced into barbiturate coma for refractory intracranial hypertension. MP was admitted to the pediatric ICU and placed into a barbiturate coma. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy, age <16 years, barbiturate coma, and hemodynamic instability, fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO^sub 2^) =60%, positive end-expiratory pressure =5 cm H2O, failure to cooperate, agitation, seizure activity, or presence of early spasticity. |
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