MANAGEMENT OF A PHAEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN A CHILD

The management of a case of phaeochromocytoma in a child using alpha and beta receptor blocking drugs is described. This report confirms that estimations of plasma catecholamine concentrations and direct measurement of arterial pressure are of considerable value. Methoxyflurane would appear to be a...

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Published in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1969-02, Vol.41 (2), p.184-188
Main Authors: BLACK, G.W., GLASGOW, J.F.T., SMYTH, B.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The management of a case of phaeochromocytoma in a child using alpha and beta receptor blocking drugs is described. This report confirms that estimations of plasma catecholamine concentrations and direct measurement of arterial pressure are of considerable value. Methoxyflurane would appear to be a most suitable anaesthetic for patients with this condition.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/41.2.184