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Omphalocele and Gastroschisis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationFull StomachRSIAvoid N2OAvoid HypothermiaHypovolemiaAvoid HypervolemiaDehydrationHypoglycemiaHypoxiaOptimize ElectrolytesCareful PositioningEdemaPostoperative Ventilation Likely

Pathophysiology

Omphalocele and gastroschisis are congenital anterior abdominal wall defects that leave abdominal contents outside the newborn, but they are different problems with different risk profiles....

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