Myotonic dystrophy and paediatric anaesthesia

Myotonic dystrophy is a neuromuscular condition inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, and is most commonly diagnosed in the neonatal period. With improving levels of care, these patients are now presenting more commonly for anaesthesia. We review the clinical features of the condition, and the...

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Published in:Pediatric anesthesia 2003-02, Vol.13 (2), p.94-102
Main Authors: WHITE, R.J., BASS, S.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anaesthetic management
Anesthesia
Anesthesia depending on patient's condition
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
clinical features myotonic dystrophy
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Medical sciences
Myotonic Dystrophy
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Summary:Myotonic dystrophy is a neuromuscular condition inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, and is most commonly diagnosed in the neonatal period. With improving levels of care, these patients are now presenting more commonly for anaesthesia. We review the clinical features of the condition, and then discuss the steps in the anaesthetic process, outlining the anaesthetic implications of myotonic dystrophy at each stage.
ISSN:1155-5645
1460-9592
DOI:10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00889.x