ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF ACHONDROPLASTIC DWARF UNDERGOING EMERGENCY CESAREAN SECTION
Abstract
Abstract : There are more than 100 different types of
dwarfism. Achondroplasia is the most common of these
conditions. The aim of this report is to discuss the anaesthetic
management of these patients, and to emphasize the
difficulties that can be encountered while anaesthetizing these
patients. A 40-year-old achondroplastic elderly parturient
underwent emergency caesarean section under general
anaesthesia. We did not encounter any problem related with
airway. The operation went on without any complications.
There are risks in anaesthetizing an achondroplastic
patient both in regional and general anaesthesia. Careful
preoperative assessment is a must in thipatients.Anaesthestic
plan varies from individual to individual.
Keyword :ACHONDROPLASTIC DWARF-EMERGENCY
CAESAREAN SECTION-ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT
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