Abstract
Schwartz–Jampel syndrome (SJS) is a rare genetic condition that is characterized by several musculoskeletal abnormalities, such as myotonia, joint contractures, and facial dysmorphisms. Patients with this syndrome can present an anesthetic challenge, due to an increased risk of developing malignant hyperthermia (MH) and the possibility of encountering a difficult airway. Several precautions must be taken when general anesthesia is required, such as the avoidance of potential triggers for MH, continuous core temperature, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring, assuring that dantrolene is readily available. It is also fundamental to prepare for a possible difficult airway, guaranteeing that difficult airway devices are available. We describe the anesthetic management of a 14-year-old boy diagnosed with SJS who was scheduled for multiple dental extractions and was successfully anesthetized with our approach.
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