Patients with neuromuscular disorder

Med Clin North Am. 2013 Nov;97(6):1015-32. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.05.005.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; Myasthenia gravis; Neuromuscular disorders; Peripheral neuropathy; Preoperative management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / complications
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / therapy
  • Anesthesia / adverse effects
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / complications
  • Humans
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis / therapy
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / complications
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / therapy
  • Muscular Dystrophies / complications
  • Muscular Dystrophies / therapy
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy*
  • Neuromuscular Junction Diseases / complications
  • Neuromuscular Junction Diseases / therapy
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / therapy