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IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, HSP)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Renal DysfunctionProteinuriaHypertensionEdemaAnemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)Full StomachRSISkin FragilityImmunocompromiseSeizuresAvoid NSAIDsBowel Obstruction

Pathophysiology

IgA vasculitis, long known as Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), is an IgA-mediated small-vessel vasculitis of the skin, joints, gut, and kidneys. IgA immune complexes formed after an antigenic trigger,...

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