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Epidural anesthesia in a patient with single ventricle
D del Pozo1, X Sala-Blanch, G Fita
1Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimation, and Pain Therapy, Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona, Spain.
Regional Anesthesia
|September 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details successful lumbar epidural anesthesia for a single ventricle patient undergoing orchiopexy. It highlights anesthetic considerations for complex congenital heart disease in emergency settings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Single ventricle is a complex congenital cardiopathy with a single ventricular chamber.
- Cardiovascular responses to epidural anesthesia in single ventricle patients are not well understood.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male with a single ventricle underwent orchiopexy.
- Lumbar epidural anesthesia with intravenous sedation was administered.
Findings:
- The orchiopexy procedure was successfully completed.
- The patient was discharged 4 days post-operation.
Implications:
- This case highlights critical anesthetic management issues for patients with single ventricle physiology.
- It demonstrates a successful approach to managing complex cardiac cases in emergencies.