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Abstract Cannabis use is rapidly increasing across the United States following widespread legalization. This trend poses new challenges in perioperative management due to complex pharmacologic and physiologic effects. This review summarizes current knowledge on cannabis interactions with anesthetic agents and…
Abstract
Cannabis use is rapidly increasing across the United States following widespread legalization. This trend poses new challenges in perioperative management due to complex pharmacologic and physiologic effects. This review summarizes current knowledge on cannabis interactions with anesthetic agents and highlights associated cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal risks. Professional recommendations and best practices are discussed to assist perioperative teams in safely managing patients with recent or chronic cannabis exposure.
Introduction
Cannabis use is increasing …
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Why cannabis and anesthesia are a high-risk combination
Conditions and diseases
One of the best safety strategies in anesthesia is the anticipation and prevention of complications and errors at every step of preparation. An intact intravenous drug delivery system is essential for almost every anesthetic plan. In this article, we will…
One of the best safety strategies in anesthesia is the anticipation and prevention of complications and errors at every step of preparation. An intact intravenous drug delivery system is essential for almost every anesthetic plan. In this article, we will specifically discuss the intravenous drug delivery system, focusing on its vulnerabilities, strategies for preparation against potential complications, and error prevention. We visualize this concept as an educational endeavor and as …
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Essential safety strategies in anesthesia: anticipation and prevention of complication
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