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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypoglycemiaHyponatremiaHyperkalemiaHypovolemiaHypotensionShockDehydrationHypertensionHypokalemiaAvoid StressorsAvoid Prolonged FastingOptimize ElectrolytesOptimize HydrationAdrenal Insufficiency

Pathophysiology

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive defects in adrenal steroid synthesis. 21-hydroxylase deficiency accounts for more than 90% of cases. Without it,...

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