Journal article
Anesthesia for the patient with a recently diagnosed concussion: think about the brain
Korean journal of anesthesiology, v 73(1), pp 3-7
01 Feb 2020
PMID: 31257815
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Abstract
Some patients require emergent, urgent, or elective surgery in the time period immediately following diagnosis of concussion. However, changes in brain homeostatic mechanisms following a concussion and concern for secondary brain injury can complicate the decision as to whether or not a surgery should proceed or be postponed. Given the paucity of available evidence, further evaluation of the use of anesthesia in a patient with concussion is warranted. This article summarizes what is currently known about the relevant pathophysiology of concussion, intraoperative anesthesia considerations, and effects of anesthesia on concussion outcomes in an attempt to help providers understand the risks that may accompany surgery and anesthesia in this patient population. While most contraindications to the use of anesthesia in concussed patients are relative, there are nonetheless pathophysiologic changes associated with a concussion that can increase risk of its use. Understanding these changes and anesthetic implications can help providers optimize outcomes in this patient population.
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- Title
- Anesthesia for the patient with a recently diagnosed concussion: think about the brain
- Creators
- Mohammed R. Rasouli - Duke UniversityMichelle Kavin - Rothman OrthopaedicsStephen Stache - Rothman OrthopaedicsMichael E. Mahla - Thomas Jefferson UniversityEric S. Schwenk - Thomas Jefferson University
- Publication Details
- Korean journal of anesthesiology, v 73(1), pp 3-7
- Publisher
- Korean Soc Anesthesiologists
- Number of pages
- 5
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics; Orthopedic/Orthopaedic Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000512372500002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85079023091
- Other Identifier
- 991021897403204721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Anesthesiology