Danger of Suxamethonium and Endotracheal Intubation in Anaesthesia for Burns

Gordon H. Bush, H. A. P. Graham, Alastair Littlewood, L. B. Scott

BMJ · 1962 · 35 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

BDrLL 1081 between 20 and 22 weeks, and the mLiltigravida between 16 and 18 weeks. If she only recognizes movements a month later than she should, this suggests that the dates are wrong. This is by no means an accurate method of checking, but it may be useful confirmatory evidence. If there is still doubt an x-ray film taken at about 36 weeks is of value. At this time the epiphysis at the lower end of the femur should be clearly visible, and that at the upper end of the tibia may be faintly seen. If it is not visible it suggests that the dates are wrong. The measurement of abdominal girth may also be helpful. At 36 weeks it is usually 36 in. (91 cm.), and

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