Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Eisenmenger Syndrome and β-Thalassemia Major
Author Information
Author(s): Gupta Nishkarsh, Kaur Sarbjot, Goila Ajay, Pawar Mridula
Primary Institution: Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, PGIMER and Associated Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India
Conclusion
The safe anaesthetic management of patients with Eisenmenger syndrome and thalassemia major requires careful preparation and experience.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a rare combination of Eisenmenger syndrome and β-thalassemia major.
- She presented for splenectomy and had a complex medical history.
- Her anaesthetic management was complicated by severe V/Q mismatch and decreased oxygen carrying capacity.
Takeaway
This study talks about how doctors safely put a child with a rare heart condition and blood disease to sleep for surgery.
Methodology
The case report details the anaesthetic management of a 5-year-old female patient with Eisenmenger syndrome and β-thalassemia major during splenectomy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
5-year-old female patient weighing 12 kg.
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