Anaesthesia

Baby (Age: 0-1) A paediatric anaesthetist should be involved in the perioperative care, for any surgical procedure, in all children with WS. Unless there are existing cardiac problems, cardiac assessment within 12 months prior to a general anaesthetic is sufficient. Pre-op assessment should take place 1-2 weeks prior to planned surgery, to assess cardiac, airway, joints, renal and emotional status. This should include an ECG to exclude prolonged QT interval.