Limited neck mobility, a Mallampati IV classification, a short thyromental distance and dysgenic teeth |
Potential difficult airway |
Awake fibrobronchoscopeāguided endotracheal intubation |
Brittle bones and limb deformities |
Possible fractures during transfer, positioning, monitoring.
Difficult monitoring and bony pressure points
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Gentleness in transferring, positioning for regional and surgical procedure
Invasive blood pressure management
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Severe scoliosis |
Difficult central neuraxial block
Restrictive lung disease
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Neuraxial anesthesia precluded
Lung protective ventilation strategies and postoperative physiotherapy
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Risk of malignant hyperthermia |
Increased risk of GA |
Inhalation anesthetics and succinylcholine avoided |