Myotonic dystrophy type 1: anaesthetic management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on myotonic dystrophy type 1: anaesthetic management: Anaesthetic agents contraindicated in myotonic dystrophy Thiopental Propofol: unless carefully titrated Succinylcholine Propranolol Anticholinesterase drugs Anaesthetic monitoring in myotonic dystrophy The…

Anaesthetic agents contraindicated in myotonic dystrophy

  • Thiopental
  • Propofol: unless carefully titrated
  • Succinylcholine
  • Propranolol
  • Anticholinesterase drugs

Anaesthetic monitoring in myotonic dystrophy

The muscular impairment rating scale (MIRS)

References

  1. Racca F, Mongini T, Wolfler A, et al. Recommendations for anesthesia and perioperative management of patients with neuromuscular disorders. Minerva Anestesiol 2013; 79:419-433. 
  2. Romero A, Joshi GP. Neuromuscular disease and anesthesia. Muscle Nerve 2013; 48:451-460.

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