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Anaesthetic significance and management of a child with neonatal purpura fulminans

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Indian J Anaesth

Source : Indian J Anaesth 2012;56:283-6

Url : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22923829/

Campus : Faridabad

Year : 2012

Abstract : Protein C deficiency is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder of varying severity. Patients with homozygous and compound heterozygous protein C deficiency present with neonatal purpura fulminans (NPF). Other presentations usually include disseminated intravascular coagulation and venous thromboembolism. This disorder usually poses a unique anaesthetic challenge to the anaesthesiologist, requiring special precautions to prevent various intra- and post-operative complications. We hereby report the successful anaesthetic management of a 1-month-old infant who presented with NPF.

Cite this Research Publication : Tiwari AK, Tomar GS, Tayal S, Chadha M, Kapoor M. Anaesthetic significance and management of a child with neonatal purpura fulminans. Indian J Anaesth 2012;56:283-6

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