Obstetric anaesthesia in dystrophia myotonica.
Two patients with dystrophia myotonica presented for urgent Caesarean section. Their per- and postoperative courses illustrate the anaesthetic problems posed by this disease. Respiratory difficulties are compounded by pregnancy and there is increased susceptibility to uterine haemorrhage. Choice of anaesthetic agent is discussed. Both had general anaesthetics; muscle relaxation was achieved with vecuronium.
Blumgart
C H
CH
Department of Anaesthetics, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hughes
D G
DG
Redfern
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D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide
D014673:Vecuronium Bromide