Anesthetic Management of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: A Narrative Review

Authors

Abhishek Singh1,*, Basavaraj Ankalagi2, Puneet Khanna2
1ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI
2AIIMS, NEW DELHI
*Corresponding Author: ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI Email: [email protected]

Journal of Cellular & Molecular Anesthesia:Vol. 6, issue 4; e149736
Published online:Oct 19, 2021
Article type:Review
How to Cite:Singh A, Ankalagi B, Khanna P. Anesthetic Management of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: A Narrative Review. J Cell Mol Anesth. 2021;6(4):e149736. doi: https://doi.org/10.22037/jcma.v6i4.35302

Abstract

Severe COVID-19 disease is currently being managed with glucocorticoids. As a result, there are increasing reports of COVID-19 associated mucormycosis. (CAM) Patients with diabetes mellitus, organ transplant recipients, and in immune-compromised patients either due to cancer chemotherapy or with HIV and AIDS are at high risk of developing CAM. Pharmacotherapy with antifungal agents like Amphotericin B and surgery are the main treatment options. In this narrative review, we will discuss the challenges and anesthetic concern while managing CAM.

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