Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Oct 2021
[Anaesthetic Implications of Psychotropic and Neurologic Agents].
More than a third of all patients undergoing surgery take psychotropic agents on a regular basis. Aside from classical indications like depression and psychosis these drugs are often prescribed for treatment of pain, anxiety and panic disorder. Over the last 30 years the frequency of prescription of psychotropic drugs increased by seven times. ⋯ Frequently, anaesthesiologists are faced with common diseases like seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease and Myasthenia gravis. Perioperative withdrawal of specific medication implies the risk of recurrence of the neurological symptoms. Therefore, these drugs should be continued postoperatively as soon as possible.