Open AccessIntrathecal Dexmedetomidine for Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Author(s) -
Bhaskar Sb,
D. Srinivasalu
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/21074.8450
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy , dexmedetomidine , anesthesia , local anaesthetic , chronic pain , demyelinating disorder , multiple sclerosis , surgery , physical therapy , sedation , immunology , antibody
Chronic demyelinating disorders have multifactorial origin but common important physiologic and anaesthetic considerations. Choice of anaesthesia technique and the drugs used, undertanding the pros and cons of using central neuraxial blocks will help in successful management of such patients. We describe the anaesthetic management of a 34-year-old male with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy posted for cystolithotripsy.