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Anaesthetic management of people with multiple sclerosis

Authors :
Dubuisson, N.
de Maere d'Aertrijcke, O.
Marta, M.
Gnanapavan, S.
Turner, B.
Baker, D.
Schmierer, K.
Giovannoni, G.
Verma, V.
Docquier, M-A.
Source :
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders; December 2023, Vol. 80 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

•Preoperative contact between the patient's neurologist and the anaesthetist is recommended.•Regularly administered DMTs should not be stopped in the pre-operative period.•General anaesthesia is thought to be safe.•There are no absolute contraindications for regional or neuraxial anaesthesia in pwMS.•Both subarachnoid and epidural blocks are considered safe in pregnant women with MS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22110348
Volume :
80
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs64204350
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.105045