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Bulimia Nervosa (BN)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasAspirationFull StomachRSIHypokalemiaHyponatremiaHypophosphatemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesDehydrationHypovolemiaHypotensionOptimize HydrationEdemaMetabolic Alkalosis

Pathophysiology

Bulimia nervosa ( BN ) is recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain — self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics — occurring at least weekly for three months...

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