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Scoliosis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Blood Loss (Excessive)Careful PositioningAvoid HypoxiaDyspneaPulmonary Hypertension

Pathophysiology

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature and rotation of the spine. Beyond the deformity, severe thoracic scoliosis distorts the chest wall and produces a restrictive ventilatory defect with reduced lung...

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