Continuous Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in an Infant With Tetra-Amelia.

Abstract

Tetra-amelia syndrome is a congenital disorder associated with near or complete absence of all 4 limbs. Noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring may be difficult or impossible in such patients. We describe the use of a finger cuff blood pressure system for continuous noninvasive blood pressure monitoring in an infant with near-complete tetra-amelia undergoing laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. This case suggests the potential use of such a blood pressure monitoring system for other patients with comparable deformities.

• Authors: Marissa G Vadi, Elizabeth A Ghazal, Mathew R Malkin, Abisola Ayodeji, Richard L Applegate 2nd
• Journal: A & A case reports (A A Case Rep) Vol. 7 Issue 6 Pg. 123-4 (Sep 15 2016) ISSN: 2325-7237 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 27513971 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Blood Pressure Determination (methods)
• Ectromelia (diagnosis, physiopathology, surgery)
• Hemodynamics (physiology)
• Humans
• Infant
• Monitoring, Physiologic (methods)