Timely Revival of a Tiny Heart!

¹Junior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India

²Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India

³Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India

⁴(M.D), Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India

⁵Professor, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India

*Corresponding author: Dr. Navdeep, M.D, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiaology, M.S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, India, Phone no: 9945557290, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: April 13, 2026

Published Date: May 12, 2026

Citation: Moditha P, et al. (2026). Timely Revival of a Tiny Heart! Mathews J Anesth. 6(1):18.

Copyrights: Moditha P, et al. © (2026).

ABSTRACT

Background: The anaesthetic handling of newborn undergoing major abdominal surgeries like laparotomies is one of the most demanding tasks for an anaesthesiologist. Case Report: This is a case of extremely preterm, very low birth weight baby weighing 895 grams with respiratory distress syndrome posted for Laparotomy for Necrotising enterocolitis who had intraoperative bradycardia and hypotension. Here, we enumerate the significance of vigilance and timely intervention and treatment which is very crucial in these small humans. Conclusion: In neonates whose condition is even more fragile due to prematurity and low birth weight, we need to be very alert and cautious to any cautious changes they show and should consider multidisciplinary management including Anaesthesiologist, Neonatologist and Pediatric surgeons because Time is Gold in such cases.

Written informed consent was obtained by the parents after clearly explaining the condition and risks involved including intraoperative and postoperative complications.

Ethical clearance has been taken for this case study.

Keywords: Necrotising Enterocolitis, Bradycardia, Hyperkalemia, Premature, Low Birth Weight, Newborn, Thrombocytopenia.