SEVOFLURANE AS A CAUSE OF TORSADE DE POINTES IN PATIENT WITH THE LONG QT SYNDROME: Case Report.

Abstract

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that in certain circumstances can lead to severe and potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmia known as Torsade de Pointes (TdP). Inhalational anesthetics are among many medications and conditions known to prolong QT and thus potentially predispose the patient to TdP. Although studies have shown that sevoflurane should be safe for the healthy patients, the situation is unclear in patients with LQTS. We present a case of 14-year-old Caucasian female with the diagnosis of LQTS who developed TdP during sevoflurane inhalational induction. At the end, an anesthetic plan for patients with LQTS will be suggested.