heart-rate-pulse-graph

Bartter Syndrome

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesArrhythmiasHypovolemiaHypotensionDehydrationOptimize HydrationAvoid Prolonged FastingAvoid HyperventilationParalytic SensitivitySkeletal Muscle WeaknessRenal DysfunctionCareful PositioningHypocalcemiaHypochloremiaMetabolic Alkalosis

Pathophysiology

Bartter syndrome is an autosomal recessive salt-wasting tubulopathy - functionally a patient born on a permanent loop diuretic. Defects in the NKCC2 cotransporter, the ROMK potassium channel, or the...

Continue reading

Read the full condition post with a free account

Free. It opens every drug, surgery and condition in the library.

Already have an account?