Halothane and Hepatitis | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient with evidence of hepatitis following exposure to an inhalation anesthetic?

Yes

Was the patient exposed to halothane, enflurane, isoflurane or methoxyflurane?

Yes

Did the patient have multiple exposures to the same agent in a short period of time?

Yes

Is the patient obese?

Yes

Did the patient present with high fever?

Yes

Is there an alternative explanation that can explain the findings better?

Yes

Severity of liver disease

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of findings suggesting a drug-induced hepatitis associated with a halogenated anesthetic

Number of risk factors for fulminant hepatitis

Number of findings associated with a life-threatening condition

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Complications
- Postoperative Megaloblastic Anemia and Neuromyelopathy Following Nitrous Oxide Exposure

Adverse Effects
- Postoperative Megaloblastic Anemia and Neuromyelopathy Following Nitrous Oxide Exposure
- Paradoxical (Disinhibition) Reactions to Benzodiazepines During Conscious Sedation

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Hepatitis Associated with Halogenated Anesthetics (Halothane Hepatitis)

Purpose: To evaluate a patient for drug-induced hepatitis following exposure to a halogenated anesthetic.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10