Abstract

 

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is characterized by generalized erythema associated with high fever, cataral symptoms

and mucositis. Various etiologies have been implicated, particularly numerous medications and infectious agents.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome leads to death in up to 3 to 18 % of cases.

We describe the anaesthetic management that a 9-year-old boy with corneal damage accompanied by severe

generalised exanthema. He was diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, as a result of following drug

administration for the treatment of upper respiratory infection.

Anaesthetic management of this syndrome must be accomplished with the minimal applicable dose of the

anaesthetic agent, any travmatic process should be avoided, body temperature must be well preserved, preparations

should be done for difficult air-way, and the patient must be observed carefully.

Key Words: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Anaesthesia