Upper respiratory tract infection is a common problem in children. All the following anaesthetic complications can occur in children with respiratory infections, except –
Correct Answer: Halothane granuloma
Description: Due to local infection there is hyperemia of the local area & trauma can result in mucosal bleeding.
Due to local edema & inflammation laryngospasm can be a complication.
Systemic infection can lead to Bacteremia.
Halothane toxicity usually occurs in elderly women & obese; rare in children.
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