Anesthetic Management of a Child with Mucopolysaccharidosis: A Case Report

Dr. Jigyasa Shahani, Dr. Neelam Dogra

Abstract: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of genetic disorders that presents challenges during anesthetic care and in particular difficulty with airway management. We describe the anaesthetic management of a seven month old child with Hurler syndrome, who presented for an inguinal hernia repair.

Keywords: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Hurlers syndrome, difficult intubation, anesthesia