The perioperative management of patients with restrictive lung disease presents unique challenges to the anesthesiologist. Although these patients are at increased risk of perioperative respiratory complications with all surgeries, their incidence is higher in patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and…
The perioperative management of patients with restrictive lung disease presents unique challenges to the anesthesiologist. Although these patients are at increased risk of perioperative respiratory complications with all surgeries, their incidence is higher in patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and…
Risk Incidence in USA more than 25 million Highest prevalence: Hispanics and Native Americans Gender predominance: None Metabolic syndrome associated with obesity and sedentary lifestyle Perioperative Risks Increased risk 5–10 times if end-stage renal disease, CV, CHF, or autonomic neuropathy;…
Risk Carcinoid is the most common GI endocrine tumor. 15 cases in 1 million population per y. Seen in fewer than 20% of pts with carcinoid. Diagnosis Urinalysis for 5-HIAA and serotonin levels Platelet serotonin levels Serum chromogranin A CT…