Anesthetic Management in Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy of Perforation Peritonitis in 92 Years Old patient: A Case Report

Background : Perforation peritonitis is a common surgical emergency. Geriatric patient presenting with perforation peritonitis is a challenge for an anaesthetist. Risk and outcome in such patients depend upon age, the patient′s physiological status, co-existing disease and whether the surgery is ele...

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Main Authors: Rutu Shah, B J Shah, Anisha Choksi, Sonal Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Advances in Human Biology
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Online Access:http://www.aihbonline.com/article.asp?issn=2321-8568;year=2015;volume=5;issue=3;spage=106;epage=108;aulast=Shah;type=0
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Summary:Background : Perforation peritonitis is a common surgical emergency. Geriatric patient presenting with perforation peritonitis is a challenge for an anaesthetist. Risk and outcome in such patients depend upon age, the patient′s physiological status, co-existing disease and whether the surgery is elective or emergency and type of procedure. Preoperative optimization, hemodynamic stability can reduce intraoperative and postoperative morbidity and mortality. Considering decreased physiological reserve of all body organs and systems intensive care in critical care setting is essential.
ISSN:2321-8568
2348-4691