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Parkinson Disease (Paralysis Agitans)

Risk Advanced age 1% of population >65 y No difference in distribution by gender Perioperative Risks Hemodynamic instability, hypotension, arrhythmias Aspiration and upper airway obstruction from poor coordination of upper airway muscles Laryngospasm Postop confusion and hallucinations Worry About Exacerbation…

Geriatric Anesthesia

Key Points ▪ The proportion of adults over age 70 has increased throughout the world with a corresponding increase in older surgical patients. ▪ Normal aging is associated with changes in physiology and an increase in many pathologic conditions. ▪…