Management of Anesthesia and Perioperative Procedures in a Child with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme that helps red blood cells work properly; it participates in the production of antioxidants and helps to defend cells against oxidative damage. With all this in mind, patients with G6PD deficiency may be very sensitive and vulnerable to different...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/21/6476 |