With great sadness, we inform you of the passing on Aug. 29 of Desmond Henry, M.D., retired Children’s Health Anesthesiologist-in-Chief and Professor … [Continue Reading]
Question of the Week
A 3-year-old male with a depressed skull fracture and large epidural hematoma with evidence of midline shift is scheduled for an emergent craniotomy. Administration of which of the following medications is MOST appropriate to reduce intracranial pressure?
A. Ketamine
B. Succinylcholine
C. Nitrous oxide
D. Hypertonic saline