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Anorexia Nervosa

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

BradycardiaArrhythmiasHypotensionReduced Cardiac OutputHypoglycemiaHypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaHypophosphatemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesAnemiaHypothermiaCareful PositioningSkeletal Muscle WeaknessAvoid Prolonged FastingMalnutritionOsteoporosisQT Prolongation

Pathophysiology

Anorexia nervosa is restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, producing significantly low body weight alongside an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. What reaches...

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