Atropine use may lead to post-operative respiratory acidosis in neonates receiving ductal ligation: A retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Szu-Ling Chang (Author), Wen-Li Lin (Author), Chien-Hsiang Weng (Author), Shye-Jao Wu (Author), Hsin-Jung Tsai (Author), Shwu-Meei Wang (Author), Chun-Chih Peng (Author), Jui-Hsing Chang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common cardiac conditions in preterm infants. Closure of the PDA in symptomatic patients can be achieved medically or surgically. Atropine is commonly administered in general anesthesia as a premedication in this age group but with limite...