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Substance Abuse - Alcohol

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationAvoid HypoxiaOptimize ElectrolytesOptimize HydrationUnstable ElectrolytesWithdrawal

Pathophysiology

Alcohol is the most abused drug worldwide. Incidence - up to 28.5% of those presenting for surgery will have an alcohol abuse disorder. The highest incidence is in obese patients presenting for...

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