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Interventional neuroradiology--anesthetic considerations
Tomoki Hashimoto1, Dhanesh K Gupta, William L Young
1Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Center for Cerebrovascular Research, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, Room 3C-38, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
Anesthesiology Clinics of North America
|August 9, 2002
Summary
Anesthesiologists need to understand interventional neuroradiologic procedures for optimal patient care. This involves specific anesthetic management, sedation, and hemodynamic monitoring during endovascular treatments for central nervous system diseases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Interventional neuroradiologic procedures utilize endovascular access to treat central nervous system diseases.
- Therapeutic agents, including drugs and devices, are delivered via these endovascular methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide anesthesiologists with an overview of special considerations for interventional neuroradiologic procedures.
- To highlight the importance of familiarity with radiological procedures and potential complications for optimal anesthetic management.
Main Methods:
- Overview of general anesthesia considerations.
- Review of sedation techniques.
- Discussion of cerebral hemodynamic monitoring.
Main Results:
- Specialized anesthetic management is crucial for interventional neuroradiologic procedures.
- Understanding potential complications is vital for anesthesiologists.
- Cerebral hemodynamic monitoring requires specific approaches in this context.
Conclusions:
- Optimal anesthetic management requires anesthesiologists to be well-versed in interventional neuroradiologic procedures.
- Familiarity with procedural nuances and potential complications improves patient outcomes.
- This overview serves as a guide for anesthetic care during these complex interventions.