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ArticleCureus2025

The Revolutionary Role of Ultrasound in Anaesthetic Management of Apert Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases.

Jyoti Kanwat, Sarita Sah, Swati Das, Gopal Jalwal

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Jyoti KanwatAnaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Bathinda, IND.
Sarita SahAnaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Bathinda, IND.
Swati DasAnaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Bathinda, IND.
Gopal JalwalAnaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Bathinda, IND.

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Abstract

Apert syndrome, a rare congenital disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, syndactyly, and multi-system abnormalities, presents significant challenges in perioperative management. This report delineates the cases of two paediatric patients undergoing orthopaedics and hand surgeries, necessitating meticulous anaesthesia planning. Airway assessment revealed difficult intubation characteristics, necessitating the preparation of advanced airway management tools, including fibreoptic bronchoscopy and bougie-assisted intubation. Ultrasonography played a crucial role in airway evaluation, real-time vascular access, and regional anaesthesia administration. Peripheral and neuraxial blocks were used to optimize analgesia while minimizing opioid-related complications. Intraoperative care focused on maintaining normothermia, ensuring hemodynamic stability, and preventing airway-related morbidity. Extubation was carefully managed following complete neuromuscular recovery. A multidisciplinary approach, incorporating ultrasound-guided interventions, significantly enhanced the safety and efficacy of anaesthetic management. This case report emphasizes the importance of comprehensive preoperative planning and the integration of ultrasonography to mitigate complications and improve perioperative outcomes in patients with Apert syndrome.

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airway extubationapert syndromedifficult airway managementhigh arched palateultrasound-guided

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