Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2758092 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryThrombocytopenia-absent-radius syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterised by a low platelet count and limb abnormalities. There may be airway difficulties and cardiac disease is frequently associated. We present a case of successful general anaesthesia for urgent caesarean section. The major anaesthetic difficulties encountered were severe thrombocytopenia with a platelet count 30 × 109/L, which precluded regional anaesthesia, and extensive limb abnormalities resulting in difficulty with vascular access and cardiovascular monitoring. Platelet transfusion was required but airway difficulties were not encountered.

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