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KMID : 0352120160310010058
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Journal of Kyung Hee University
2016 Volume.31 No. 1 p.58 ~ p.61
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General Anesthesia of a Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - A Case Report -
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Choi Yong-Heon
Chung Jun-Young
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Abstract
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. Muscle relaxants, either depolarizing or non-depolarizing, are known to cause unexpected responses in ALS patients. The perioperative risk of respiratory failure is high. Thus, careful monitoring and adequate doses of anesthetics are required. We report a case of a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who underwent general anesthesia without using muscle relaxants. The patient recovered from anesthesia without respiratory complications.
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KEYWORD
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Muscle relaxants, General anesthesia
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