Patients with Neuromuscular Disorder

• Autores: Palak Turakhia, Brian Barrick, Jeffey Berman
• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 97, Nº. 6, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Pre-operative Management of the Patient with Chronic Disease), págs. 1015-1032
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article describes the preoperative preparation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. These entities are a relatively rare and diverse group of diseases that can affect various organ systems in addition to the central nervous system. The anesthetic implications for the various comorbidities are varied and can be profound. These patients should be optimized before surgery, with the involvement of a multidisciplinary team of specialists.