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. 1999 Mar;92(3):325-7.
doi: 10.1097/00007611-199903000-00014.

Anesthetic management of a patient with tetra-amelia

A R Williams  1 , M K Bailey
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Anesthetic management of a patient with tetra-amelia

A R Williams et al. South Med J. 1999 Mar.

Abstract

The case presented is that of a parturient with tetra-amelia, the congenital absence or near absence of all limbs. The difficulties encountered with monitoring and venous access due to absence of extremities illustrate the necessity for a detailed management plan with emphasis on early intervention. The reasons for the high incidence of operative delivery are outlined.

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