Propionic acidemia in a four-month-old male: a case study and anesthetic implications.
Propionic acidemia is a rare genetic disease associated with significant medical problems. When patients with this disease present for surgery, their anesthetic must be tailored to meet their special needs. This case report provides information regarding propionic acidemia and its anesthetic management.
Harker
H E
HE
Departments of Anesthesia and Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202-5225, USA.
Emhardt
J D
JD
Hainline
B E
BE
D000138:Acidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D000592:Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000150:complications; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011422:Propionates / Q000097:blood*
D011422:Propionates