By doing this we were able to avoid intubating the child, and we could use lower doses of volatile anaesthesia gas. There was also no problem of the child being partially paralysed from the neuro-muscular block at the end of the procedure. He said it was an educational experience working in a different environment, in a Third World country, and gave him a strong appreciation of the facilities and anaesthetic equipment available to patients in Australia. I know that we made a big impact, so it really was worthwhile being there. A lot of the techniques we taught the medical staff, they are using already, so it can only be better for the patients.
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