Management of a Parturient with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: An Anesthesiologist’s Experience
Joint Authors
Kumaraswami, Sangeeta
Farkas, Gabriel
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a disorder in which patients experience symptoms and signs attributable to inappropriate mast cell activation and mediator release.
Multiorgan involvement in patients can result in significant morbidity and possible mortality.
Limited literature exists regarding anesthetic management of patients with MCAS.
We report a case of vaginal delivery with neuraxial labor analgesia in a parturient with this condition and highlight the importance of multidisciplinary planning for uneventful outcomes.
Stress can trigger life-threatening symptoms, and counseling is important to allay patients’ fears.
Optimum medical control, adequate premedication, avoidance of triggers, and preparedness to treat serious mediator effects are key.
We review MCAS and discuss anesthetic considerations for patients with this mast cell disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kumaraswami, Sangeeta& Farkas, Gabriel. 2018. Management of a Parturient with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: An Anesthesiologist’s Experience. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137097
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kumaraswami, Sangeeta& Farkas, Gabriel. Management of a Parturient with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: An Anesthesiologist’s Experience. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137097
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kumaraswami, Sangeeta& Farkas, Gabriel. Management of a Parturient with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: An Anesthesiologist’s Experience. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137097
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137097