Myotonia dystrophica--an anesthetic hazard: two case reports.
The cluster of abnormalities characteristic of myotonia dystrophica makes anesthesia a hazardous procedure. A thorough history and physical examination are essential, anesthetic agents must be selected with care, and ventilation requires meticulous attention.
D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects; D001794:Blood Pressure; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D008614:Meperidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen; D012119:Respiration; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013874:Thiopental; D014403:Tubocurarine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D008614:Meperidine; D013390:Succinylcholine; D013874:Thiopental; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen; D014403:Tubocurarine