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Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid Prolonged FastingAvoid StressorsSeizuresIncreased ICPDelayed EmergenceOptimize Hydration

Pathophysiology

Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are inborn errors of metabolism caused by defects in one of six enzymes or two transporters the liver uses to convert ammonia into urea for renal excretion. Ammonia...

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