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Schizoaffective Disorder

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasBradycardiaHypotensionLabile Blood PressureDehydrationOptimize HydrationRenal DysfunctionAvoid Prolonged FastingUnstable ElectrolytesSeizuresDelayed EmergenceHyponatremiaAnemiaAspirationAvoid NSAIDsImpaired Decision-Making CapacityQT ProlongationThrombocytopenia

Pathophysiology

Schizoaffective disorder sits between schizophrenia and the mood disorders. The DSM -5 definition requires a major mood episode — manic or depressive — running alongside the psychotic criteria for...

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