Preoperative Screening and Case Cancellation in Cocaine-Abusing Veterans Scheduled for Elective Surgery
Background. Perioperative management of cocaine-abusing patients scheduled for elective surgery varies widely based on individual anecdotes and personal experience. Methods. Chiefs of the anesthesia departments in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system were surveyed to estimate how often they enco...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Anesthesiology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/149892 |