For Healthcare Professionals
Technical resources and materials
This section contains reference materials for healthcare professionals who treat patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Medical Alerts
Important documents for emergencies and procedures:
General Medical Alerts
Anesthesia Complications
Psychiatric Alert
Drug Interactions
Management Guidelines
PWS requires multidisciplinary care with special attention to:
Strict weight control
Endocrine monitoring
Respiratory assessment (sleep apnea)
Bone health and scoliosis
Behavioral and psychiatric aspects
Diagnosis
Definitive diagnosis is made by methylation testing. Refer patients with clinical suspicion for free testing.
Learn more about diagnosis