Abstract
We present an infant with congenital protein C deficiency who safely underwent three general endotracheal anesthetics without complication. Despite the real concerns of tissue damage, safe endotracheal intubation is possible. Anesthetic management should include preoperative protein C replacement, atraumatic technique, and, we believe, insurance of a sufficient air leak around the endotracheal tube. It may also be appropriate to consider alternatives to general anesthesia if surgical needs allow.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 982-984 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Anesthesia and analgesia |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine