Anesthetic Considerations for Cesarean Delivery in a Parturient With Severe Gitelman Syndrome

Abstract

Gitelman syndrome is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder that impairs the function of thiazidesensitive sodium-chloride cotransporters in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron. During labor and delivery, avoidance of sympathetic overactivity, meticulous hemodynamic monitoring, and expedited repletion of potassium and magnesium are required to avoid adverse outcomes. We present a parturient with severe Gitelman syndrome, requiring continuous electrolyte and fluid infusions, who underwent successful cesarean delivery. Potential severe morbidity was avoided with multidisciplinary planning and management.