1/1. Subarachnoid and epidural anaesthesia for patients with epidermolysis bullosa.Successful anaesthetic management of two patients with severe epidermolysis bullosa was accomplished using subarachnoid and epidural blockade. In order to avoid complications of regional anaesthesia, antiseptic preparation of the skin should not involve scrubbing nor should adhesive tape be used to secure catheters. In addition local infiltration of the skin is best avoided. The potential complications of skin and oral mucosal damage associated with mask or endotracheal inhalation anaesthesia was avoided.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = anaesthesia (Clic here for more details about this article) |