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Anesthetic management in epidermolysis bullosa: review of 129 anesthetic episodes in 32 patients.
- Source :
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology [J Am Acad Dermatol] 1994 Mar; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 412-6. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Background: Anesthetic and monitoring instrumentations such as endotracheal intubation may cause skin and mucosal damage with potentially serious consequences in patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB).<br />Objective: This study defines the risks of skin and mucosal damage from anesthetic and monitoring techniques in patients with EB and formulates management guidelines.<br />Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcome of 129 anesthetic episodes in 32 patients with various types of EB.<br />Results: Serious complications did not occur in any patient with EB from the use of endotracheal intubation, face mask, nerve blocks, local anesthetics, and intravenous or intramuscular anesthetic agents.<br />Conclusion: With appropriate precautions, patients with EB can undergo standard anesthetic techniques with only minor and infrequent complications.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0190-9622
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8113453
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70048-6