Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with PHACE Syndrome for Cesarean Delivery. Issue 10 (15th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martel, Colleen; Robertson, Richard; Williams, Frank B.; Moore, R. Clifton; Clark, Allison
• Is Part Of: A & A case reports. Volume 5:Issue 10(2015:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-15
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Anesthesiology; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2325-7237

Abstract

Abstract : PHACE syndrome is a disorder that features p osterior fossa malformations, h emangiomas, a rterial anomalies, c oarctation of the aorta and cardiac defects, and e ye abnormalities. PHACE syndrome includes abnormalities in several organ systems that may influence anesthetic management. We discuss the anesthetic management of a 26-year-old woman with PHACE syndrome presenting for cesarean delivery. Management included careful airway examination, slowly dosed epidural anesthesia, close hemodynamic monitoring aided by a radial arterial line, and continuous intraoperative neurologic assessment.