A & A case reports
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Inherited Factor V deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder. We describe the genetic analysis and anesthetic management of a parturient with severe Factor V deficiency who presented in spontaneous labor. Good hemostatic conditions were obtained with prophylactic fresh frozen plasma administration of 10 mL/kg. Detailed genetic analysis by next-generation sequencing identified several relevant mutations in the coding part of the Factor V (F5) gene in our patient, her parents, and the newborn.
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Hypoglycemia is a frequent problem encountered with diabetics and hospitalized patients. Although point-of-care glucose meters have revolutionized management, there are circumstances wherein glucose meter readings are inaccurate. ⋯ After surgery, the patient's laboratory testing reflected hypoglycemia, while point-of-care glucose meter testing indicated hyperglycemia. It is important to remember that the "gold standard" is the laboratory serum glucose test, and if a discrepancy from point-of-care results occurs, an investigation should be made to ascertain the reason.
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Uterine dehiscence is a known but uncommon complication during pregnancy. The symptoms of uterine dehiscence can be subclinical and usually occur during prolonged augmented labor in women who had previous cesarean delivery and/or are carrying a macrosomic baby. ⋯ However, to our knowledge, spontaneous uterine dehiscence during performance of spinal anesthesia for an elective cesarean delivery has not been reported in obstetric anesthesia practice. Here, we report a case of uterine dehiscence while subarachnoid block was being performed.