Anesthetic management of craniosynostosis remains a challenging experience. It requires input and collaboration from multiple specialties to improve patient outcomes. Understanding the surgical corrective techniques and the underlying risks of… Click to show full abstract
Anesthetic management of craniosynostosis remains a challenging experience. It requires input and collaboration from multiple specialties to improve patient outcomes. Understanding the surgical corrective techniques and the underlying risks of each is essential to providing the best care to this patient population. The propensity for significant blood loss necessitates fundamental knowledge of pediatric resuscitation and the development of perioperative transfusion protocols that have been shown to reduce transfusion requirements in the peri-operative period.
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