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KIMSHEALTH successfully performs rare anesthesia procedure

KIMSHEALTH successfully performs rare anesthesia procedure


~ The unique case of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is one of the only two cases of AMC reported in Kerala ~

 

Thiruvananthapuram, November 29, 2022: Specialists at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum successfully administers a rare and complex anesthesia on a 21-month-old boy diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). This rare musculoskeletal disorder occurs only in one in 2000 infants and is one of the only two cases of AMC that have been reported in Kerala so far. The one of a kind procedure was successfully performed by Dr. M Chacko Ramacha, Senior Pediatric Anesthetist along with Dr. Noor Sathar NS, Senior Consultant in Pediatric Surgery and a proficient team of KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum. 

 

The patient was admitted in a critical state with anomalies like short jawline, big tongue, and a cleft palate which made it challenging for the doctors to perform general anesthesia. Even though this congenital disease does not progress with age nor affect a child's cognitive abilities, intaking conventional anesthesia could have caused brain damage and respiratory problems in an afflicted patient.

 

“The surgery was performed with extreme precautions as the baby weighed only 1.9 kg, and putting him on anesthesia was a great challenge as even minimal blood loss during the surgery would have put his life at risk. It was inevitable to perform the surgery in spite of the risks, given the critical circumstances,” said Dr. M Chacko Ramacha, Senior Pediatric anesthetist, KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum. 

 

He added “It was imperative to monitor the stability of the patient throughout the surgery, keeping in mind that the skull at this age is exceptionally soft and any undue pressure can cause increased pressure on the brain along with the risk of vision loss. The entire procedure lasted for about two hours and involved three successful surgeries. Given the rare and challenging plight, as the baby was suffering from a joint disability, it was impossible to inject medicines into the spinal cord. Hence, we applied the special TIVA (Total Intravenous Anesthesia) plus nerve block method in this particular case. It was the joint effort of the anesthetists and the surgeons which made this feat possible.”

 

KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum has been in the forefront to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible to everyone. Being one of the top 10 hospitals in India with top-notch healthcare delivery systems, evidence-based medicine, high-end facilities and quality-oriented practices, the doctors at KIMSHEALTH are eminent names, with both international as well as national exposure.

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