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Bipolar Disorder

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasParalytic SensitivityDelayed EmergenceReduced MACRenal DysfunctionOptimize HydrationUnstable ElectrolytesHypernatremiaHyponatremiaHypotensionHyperglycemiaAvoid HypovolemiaDehydrationAvoid NSAIDsQT Prolongation

Pathophysiology

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder of manic or hypomanic episodes alternating with depression, and one of the top ten causes of disability worldwide. Perioperatively it matters far less for...

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