Spinal anesthetic management for discectomy in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
; : 547-549, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a degenerative disorder of motor neuron system of the spinal cord and the cortical neuron. Patients with ALS present a unique challenge to the anesthesiologist. Respiratory muscle weakness, for instance, can result in trouble with proper breathing after general anesthesia. We report a case of spinal anesthesia for discectomy in a patient with ALS.
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Main subject:
Respiration
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Spinal Cord
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Respiratory Muscles
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Diskectomy
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Anesthesia, General
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Anesthesia, Spinal
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Motor Neurons
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Neurons
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2012
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Article