Abstract |
We report three cases in which doxapram hydrochloride injection was used as an additional method of treating and stabilizing patients with chronic hypercapnia and hypoxia. Patients with such impaired respiratory drives would otherwise require intubation for medical management. In the appropriate setting, the use of doxapram hydrochloride injection has the potential to decrease morbidity and cost and shorten hospitalization as compared with intubation. This treatment also may be a viable option to treat patients for whom intubation is not an option.
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Authors | A J Hirshberg, R L Dupper |
Journal | Annals of emergency medicine
(Ann Emerg Med)
Vol. 24
Issue 4
Pg. 701-3
(Oct 1994)
ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8092597
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Doxapram
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Hypercapnia
(blood, complications, drug therapy)
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Lung Diseases, Obstructive
(complications, drug therapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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