Perioperative Care for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy affects an individual's muscle tone, motor functions, movement, and posture.

Advanced knowledge of cerebral palsy is important for an anesthesiologist to provide exceptional perioperative care for patients with this condition.

Some indications for encountering patients with cerebral palsy in the perioperative setting include orthopedic or neurosurgical procedures, gastrostomy tubes or tracheostomy, dental extractions, and imaging.

<p>The role of the interprofessional team is important in managing patients with cerebral palsy as it involves a collaborative approach to provide comprehensive care for these patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cerebral palsy poses a particular challenge to anesthesiologists due to the need for appropriate perioperative management that requires a meticulous understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of the condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental extractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide exceptional perioperative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managing postoperative pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborating in the management process</p> Signup and view all the answers