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Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ImmunocompromiseHypoxiaAvoid HypoxiaDyspneaCopious SecretionsAirborne PrecautionsHepatic Dysfunction

Pathophysiology

Pulmonary tuberculosis ( TB ) is infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an obligate aerobic, non-motile, acid-fast bacillus spread by inhaling infected aerosolized droplets. Its mycolic-acid-rich...

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