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Peripheral Neuropathy (PN)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationFull StomachRSICareful PositioningSkin FragilityLabile Blood PressureHypotensionTachycardiaHypothermiaAvoid HypothermiaRefractory PainDysglycemiaSkeletal Muscle WeaknessAutonomic DysfunctionDelayed Gastric Emptying

Pathophysiology

Peripheral neuropathy ( PN ) is damage to peripheral nerve cells and fibers — motor, sensory, and autonomic — from metabolic, toxic, nutritional, inflammatory, infectious, or hereditary causes....

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