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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Skeletal Muscle WeaknessAvoid SuccinylcholineHyperkalemiaParalytic SensitivityLabile Blood PressureArrhythmiasAspirationCareful PositioningImmunocompromiseRenal DysfunctionAutonomic DysfunctionChronic Corticosteroid TherapyPostoperative Ventilation Likely

Pathophysiology

CIDP is an acquired, immune-mediated attack on peripheral nerve myelin driven by both T-cell and humoral mechanisms. The classic presentation is symmetric proximal and distal sensory and motor...

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