Open AccessAnaesthetic Management of a Geriatric Patient with Parkinson’s Disease, who was Posted for Emergency Laparotomy- A Case Report
Author(s) -
Renuka Holyachi,
Santosh Karajagi,
Siddanagouda Biradar
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2012/5175.2691
Subject(s) - medicine , depression (economics) , laparotomy , disease , parkinson's disease , adverse effect , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , surgery , economics , macroeconomics
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a relatively common neuro degenerative disorder in the geriatric age group. The pathophysiological changes in these patients predispose to major systemic complications like aspiration pneumonitis, respiratory depression, myocardial depression and postural hypotension. Anaesthetic agents interact with the anti-Parkinsonian medication and this may lead to adverse effects. Here, we are presenting a case report of the anaesthetic management of a patient with a history of Parkinson's disease, who was posted for emergency laparotomy.