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Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Reactive AirwayBronchospasm riskSkin FragilityCareful PositioningImmunocompromiseActive InfectionAvoid Adhesive Dressings

Pathophysiology

Atopic dermatitis ( AD ) is a specific form of eczema and the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Genetic and environmental factors combine to produce abnormalities in both the epidermis...

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