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Parkinson′s Disease and Anaesthesia

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Parkinson′s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder due to death of dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra that leads to resting tremor, muscle rigidity, and bradykinesia. Parkinson′s disease is a common disease of elderly patients who present a particular anaesthetic challenge. Good number of patients are newly diagnosed at the time of preanaesthetic examinations. Variety of drugs may be used for symptomatic treatment. Controversies surrounding the use of the newer drugs and possible advances in neurosurgical interventions are discussed. Particular anaesthetic problems in Parkinson′s disease include respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological. Potential drug interactions are described and recommendations are made about suitable anaesthetic technique.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: A Rudra, Pallab Rudra, Suman Chatterjee, T Das, Manjushree Ray, P Kumar

Institutions: Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, Midnapore Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1498523204

FWCI: 0.221

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Cited by: 12

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