Continuous Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in an Infant With Tetra-Amelia. Issue 6 (15th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vadi, Marissa G.; Ghazal, Elizabeth A.; Malkin, Mathew R.; Ayodeji, Abisola; Applegate, Richard L.
• Is Part Of: A & A case reports. Volume 7:Issue 6(2016:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2016-09-15
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Anesthesiology; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000361
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2325-7237

Abstract

Abstract : Tetra-amelia syndrome is a congenital disorder associated with near or complete absence of all 4 limbs. Noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring may be difficult or impossible in such patients. We describe the use of a finger cuff blood pressure system for continuous noninvasive blood pressure monitoring in an infant with near-complete tetra-amelia undergoing laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. This case suggests the potential use of such a blood pressure monitoring system for other patients with comparable deformities.