Anaesthetic hazards in undiagnosed myotonia dystrophica. A case report.
Respiratory and cardiovascular complications in a patient in the immediate postoperative period led to the ultimate diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy. The features and anaesthetic-related hazards of the myotonic syndromes are discussed.
D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D013874:Thiopental / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000777:Anesthetics; D013874:Thiopental