Anaesthesia in a diagnosed VSD with Guillain-Barré paediatric patient for VATS

Abstract

Guillain-Barrι syndrome with ventricular septal defect is rare finding. Delayed diagnosis,often leading to increased complications. This report describes an Guillain-Barrι syndrome case and the special approaches required during anaesthesia. 4 yrs old male pt with Guillain-Barrι syndrome diagnosed at time of ward admission, submitted to video-assisted thoracic surgery under uneventful general anaesthesia with sevoflurane, without neuromuscular blockers. The case highlights the frequency with which this syndrome so important for anaesthetic practice is diagnosed, adverse events, the best choice for the anaesthetic team and complications of pediatric Guillain-Barrι syndrome.

Keywords

• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• paediatric anaesthesia
• video-assisted thoracic surgery