Anesthesia in patients with chronic liver disease: An updated review - 06/10/23
Highlights |
• | Anesthesia in chronic liver disease patients can be challenging because of the medications given or interventions performed and their effects on liver status. |
• | Regional anesthesia may be beneficial in some patients with liver disease, but coagulopathy should be considered. |
• | The choice of anesthesia in chronic liver diseases patients is of crucial importance and could be tailored according to the degree of liver compensation. |
Abstract |
Anesthesia in chronic liver disease patients can be challenging because of the medications given or interventions performed and their effects on liver physiology. Also, the effects of liver disease on coagulation and metabolism should be considered carefully. This review focuses on anesthesia in patients with different chronic liver disease stages. A literature search was performed for Scopus and PubMed databases for articles discussing different types of anesthesia in patients with chronic liver disease, their safety, usage, and risks. The choice of anesthesia is of crucial importance. Regional anesthesia, especially neuroaxial anesthesia, may benefit some patients with liver disease, but coagulopathy should be considered. Regional anesthesia provides optimum intraoperative relaxation and analgesia that extends to the postoperative period while avoiding the side effects of intravenous anesthetics and opioids. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic medications must guard against complications related to overdose or decreased metabolism. The choice of anesthesia in chronic liver disease patients is crucial and could be tailored according to the degree of liver compensation and the magnitude of the surgical procedure.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Anesthesia, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver disease, Perioperative
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Vol 47 - N° 8
Article 102205- octobre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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