[Perioperative management of patients with neuromuscular disorders]

Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther. 2009 Nov;44(11-12):748-55; quiz 756. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1242126. Epub 2009 Nov 16.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Patients with neuromuscular disorders undergoing anaesthesia are at risk of various complications due to muscular weakness and the involvement of other organ systems. This article reviews the anaesthetic approach with regard to preoperative considerations and perioperative management in this heterogeneous group of patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia* / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Conduction
  • Anesthesia, General
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Intraoperative
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / adverse effects
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy*
  • Neuromuscular Junction / drug effects
  • Neuromuscular Junction / physiology
  • Perioperative Care*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents