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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Emergence DeliriumAvoid StressorsHypotensionLabile Blood PressureAvoid Benzodiazepines

Pathophysiology

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) follows exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence, and is defined by four symptom clusters: intrusive re-experiencing,...

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