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Trisomy 21 / Down Syndrome

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypothermiaC-spineDifficult AirwayImmunocompromise

Pathophysiology

DS is the most common congenital chromosomal abnormality. Approximately 1:800 births worldwide. This accounts for 6000 births per year in the US. Prevalence is linked to advanced maternal age....

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