Anesthesia in mitochondrial diseases

Martina Klincová, MD, Lucie Štětková, MD


Mitochondrial defects are rare metabolic diseases, with a range of symptoms and complications that not only affect the daily lives of these patients, but also have an impact on their medical care options. In this interactive algorithm, you can take on the role of an anaesthesiologist to experience the specifics of anaesthesia administration and postoperative  care in a patient with MELAS syndrome. 

Time limit: 5 min.