Porphyria

Name: Porphyria: Anesthesia Implications | Master Anesthesia
Creator: Master Anesthesia
Published: 2024-12-02T12:50:50.146Z

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated July 23, 2026

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Pathophysiology

Autosomal dominent inherited. There are 8 types, but of particular interest to anesthesia providers is: Acute intermittent porphyria ( AIP ), variegate porphyria, and coproporphyria. ALA synthetase...

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