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Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasAspirationAvoid KetamineAvoid SuccinylcholineCopious SecretionsDehydrationHypotensionHypovolemiaPONV

Pathophysiology

Dopamine inhibits the affects of acetylcholine on the extrapyramidal motor system in the brain. As dopamine fibers are diminished, acetylcholine goes unchecked, which results in the symptoms seen in...

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