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Biliary Atresia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypothermiaAvoid HypoglycemiaAnemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)SepsisHyponatremiaEdemaOptimize ElectrolytesDelayed EmergenceHypoxia

Pathophysiology

Biliary atresia is an obstructive disease of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts with an unknown etiology. Neonates present with jaundice that persists past 14 days, clay-colored (acholic)...

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