Title of article :
Peri-Operative Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Aplastic Anemia for Total Hip Replacement: Case Report
Author/Authors :
Mahajan ، Shalvi Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) , Dugg ، Kavita Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) , Kumar ، Sanjay Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) , Garg ، Shankey Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
Abstract :
Aplastic anemia is rare hematological disorder with approximate incidence 1.5-7 cases per million individuals per year. Osteonecrosis, a frequently seen in patients with aplastic anemia. With improved treatment modalities, the life expectancy of patients with aplastic anemia has increased considerably, so are the patients undergoing surgery for various pathologies. Due to rarity of the diseases, there are no specific formulated guidelines on the anesthetic management of these patients. Here, we describe successful anesthetic management of a young male patient with aplastic anemia who was posted for bilateral hip surgery.
Keywords :
Aplastic anemia , Infections , Thrombocytopenia
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
