Inborn errors of metabolism manifest as a variety of metabolic defects that may complicate the management of anesthesia ( Table 18.1 ). In some instances, these defects are clinically asymptomatic and become manifest only in response to specific triggering events,…
Obstructive respiratory diseases are an important factor contributing to increased risk of perioperative pulmonary complications. There is increasing awareness of how these complications contribute to overall morbidity, mortality, and increased hospital length of stay. Perioperative pulmonary complications can also play…
Inborn errors of metabolism manifest as a variety of metabolic defects that may complicate the management of anesthesia ( Table 18.1 ). In some instances, these defects are clinically asymptomatic and become manifest only in response to specific triggering events,…
Obstructive respiratory diseases are an important factor contributing to increased risk of perioperative pulmonary complications. There is increasing awareness of how these complications contribute to overall morbidity, mortality, and increased hospital length of stay. Perioperative pulmonary complications can also play…