anesthesia

Posted By VickiLynn on October 21, 1998 at 22:04:24:







Do you have record of bradycardia patients not being able to utilize
morphine as an anesthetic?
My son (15) has malignant vaso-depressor syncope w/pace-maker, taking beta
blockers and steroid.
He also has flushing for which he is taking Claritin.
He also has an inflamatory bowel disease for which he is undergoing research
to determine treatment.  
Upon determining if he had carcinoid syndrome, he underwent many scans, bio-
chemical testing and biopsies.  Prior to an appendectomy, I am sure I heard
the anesthesiologist remark that he could not use morphine due to the
Bradycardia.  It was the first I had heard that, and they were all in a hurry
so I did not get a chance to question it.
Early in the summer, my son had a colonoscopy performed, was given Demoral.
He had an allergic reaction to it during the procedure.  He had another
colonoscopy done just last week, and though it was in his charts concerning
the morphine by my remark, it was overlooked and he was given morphine.  He
was monitored closely and there were no subsequent problems, but I would
still like to know if there is a restriction of morphine with Bradycardia
patients.
Thank you in advance.  
VickiLynn