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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ProteinuriaRenal DysfunctionEdemaAvoid HypovolemiaHypotensionHypertensionLabile Blood PressureCareful PositioningImmunocompromiseSkin FragilityDyspneaOptimize ElectrolytesAscitesHepatic DysfunctionThrombosis Risk

Pathophysiology

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is scarring of part of some — not all — glomeruli, driven by podocyte injury. Podocytes are terminally differentiated, so when they are damaged the survivors...

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