Prevention

If you have a family history of pseudocholinesterase deficiency or have a family member who had any problem with anesthesia, tell your doctor before getting a medical procedure that requires general anesthesia. If you have a family history of pseudocholinesterase deficiency, you can prevent problems during anesthesia by getting testing before the procedure.

Evaluating your risk of pseudocholinesterase deficiency allows your anesthesiologist to avoid certain drugs, if needed.