Precautionary Measures for Successful Open Heart Surgery in G6PD Deficient Patient- A Case Report

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is among the most common enzymatic disorders of red blood cells. Cardiac surgeries on this group of individuals are associated with an additional risk in terms of impaired oxygenation, prolonged ventilation and increased risk of haemolysis. These...

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Main Author: RUPESH KUMAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9073/23379_CE(Ra1)_F(Sh)%20_PF1(P_VJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf