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Crouzon Syndrome

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Difficult AirwayVideo LaryngoscopeC-spineIncreased ICPAvoid HypercarbiaHypoxiaAvoid HypoxiaDry EyesCareful PositioningBlood Loss (Excessive)AnemiaHyperthermiaAvoid HyperthermiaSeizuresAvoid OpioidsDifficult Mask VentilationObstructive Sleep Apnea

Pathophysiology

Crouzon syndrome is autosomal dominant craniosynostosis caused by gain-of-function missense mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptors FGFR2 and FGFR3 on chromosome 10. Those receptors drive...

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