European journal of anaesthesiology
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Eur J Anaesthesiol
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Sports participation has been growing rapidly since the 1960s. Anaesthesiologists are increasingly confronted with athletes in a peri-operative setting. The right choice of type of anaesthesia technique, pain management of injuries, specific physiologic adaptations of the athlete and knowledge of prohibited substances are eminent for a correct approach of this subpopulation. ⋯ This literature review aims to serve as a guide for the anaesthesiologist taking care of the elite athlete.