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- Title
Sugammadex and Genaral Anesthesia in Two Pediatric Patients with Joubert Syndrome: Case Report.
- Authors
Canpolat, Dilek Günay; Yıldırım, Mustafa Denizhan; Doğan, Salih; Doğruel, Fatma; Per, Hüseyin; Canpolat, Mehmet
- Abstract
Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the cerebellum, controlling balance, and coordination, and it usually presents a molar tooth sign on magnetic resonance imaging. It is characterized by ataxia, an abnormal breathing pattern referred to as hyperpnea, sleep apnea, hypotonia, and abnormal eye and tongue movements. Because of sensitivity to respiratory depressant agents, including opiates, nitrous oxide, and neuromuscular blockers, and potential difficult airways, anesthetic management requires attention. Sugammadex binds to rocuronium and is a reverse neuromuscular blocker. In this study, two cases of JS where sugammadex was used for general anesthesia are presented. Sugammadex may be a safe general anesthetic for patients with JS.
- Subjects
JOUBERT syndrome; SUGAMMADEX; ANESTHESIA; GENETIC disorders; PEDIATRICS; PATIENTS
- Publication
Erciyes Medical Journal / Erciyes Tip Dergisi, 2017, Vol 39, Issue 1, p35
- ISSN
2149-2247
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.5152/etd.2017.16108