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Total intravenous anesthesia without muscle relaxant in a parturient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis undergoing
Wei Xiao1, Lei Zhao1, Fengying Wang2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.
Abstract:
Cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with pregnancy are quite rare. The aim of this case report is to present the successful use of total intravenous anesthesia without muscle relaxant for cesarean section in a parturient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 35 weeks' gestation. The parturient presented with impaired neuromuscular function. Titrated general anesthesia with short-acting anesthetics was applied. During the procedure, no muscle relaxant was used. This strategy helped avoid prolonged ventilation and prevent maternal respiratory complications.
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