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Nasogastric medication for perioperative Parkinson's rigidity during anaesthesia emergence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22165370     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We present a case of severe rigidity during emergence from general anaesthesia in a 64-year-old man who had suffered from Parkinson's disease for nine years. Controversy still exists over how to optimally manage these patients perioperatively. We successfully managed his Parkinsonism with administration of crushed Sinemet" and amantadine via a nasogastric tube. This case report serves as a reminder of the importance that patients receive their anti-Parkinsonian medications perioperatively, and highlights the potential benefits of inserting a gastric tube to continue anti-Parkinson's medication dosing during prolonged surgery.
Authors:
P Stagg; T Grice
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anaesthesia and intensive care     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0310-057X     ISO Abbreviation:  Anaesth Intensive Care     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-13     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0342017     Medline TA:  Anaesth Intensive Care     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1128-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, Gold Coast Hospital, Robina Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Philip.stagg@gmail.com
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