Perioperative airway management of a patient with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 313-316, 2016.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-124884
ABSTRACT
Airway obstruction in pediatric patients always poses a challenge for anesthesiologists. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome causes various abnormalities such as macroglossia and omphalocele. Patients with these abnormalities often need corrective surgeries. Management of difficult airway caused by conditions such as macroglossia in patients with this syndrome could be challenging. We encountered a case of difficult airway in an infant with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. It was predicted that macroglossia might cause difficult ventilation, intubation, and extubation. Preoperative assessment and preparations for difficult airway should be considered.
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Main subject:
Ventilation
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
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Airway Obstruction
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Airway Management
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Hernia, Umbilical
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Intubation
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Anesthesia, General
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Macroglossia
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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