Anaesthetic management of a patient with Eisenmenger syndrome and β-thalassemia major for splenectomy
2011

Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Eisenmenger Syndrome and β-Thalassemia Major

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.4103/0019-5049.79892

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