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  • Title: Anesthesia for the acute abdomen patient.
    Author: Hofmeister EH.
    Journal: Clin Tech Small Anim Pract; 2003 Feb; 18(1):45-52. PubMed ID: 12772869.
    Abstract:
    Patients with acute abdomen often have marked physiologic and pathologic changes, making anesthesia both challenging and potentially hazardous for the patient. A thorough understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular function under anesthesia and selection of appropriate anesthetic protocols are critical to a successful anesthetic outcome. The goal is to produce anesthesia while minimizing depression of the cardiovascular system. Monitoring and management of acid-base and cardiovascular function serve to ensure appropriate oxygen delivery to the tissues during anesthesia. Postoperative management can significantly influence patient outcome following anesthesic recovery, and must therefore be considered in the anesthetic plan. Finally, pain management in all patients is an important aspect of case management, and should not be overlooked. This article serves to educate the clinician in the above-described areas in regard to the acute abdomen patient.
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