Failed rapid sequence induction in an achondroplastic dwarf

Achondroplasia, a common cause of short limbed type of dwarfism is due to quantitative decrease in rate of endochondral ossification. This abnormal bone growth leads to disproportionate body and head structure, thus placing them under high risk for anaesthetic management. There is paucity in literat...

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Main Authors: Jasleen Kaur, Padmaja Durga, Nirmala Jonnavithula, Gopinath Ramachandran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2011;volume=55;issue=3;spage=296;epage=298;aulast=Kaur