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[Summary of the S3 guideline on abdominal aortic aneurysm from an anesthesiological perspective]

A Funk1, A Walther2

  • 1Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart | Katharinenhospital, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Deutschland.

Der Anaesthesist
|December 11, 2019
PubMed

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This summary covers the 2018 S3 guideline for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), focusing on anesthesiology. It details perioperative anesthetic and intensive care management for AAA screening, diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) poses significant perioperative risks.
  • The 2018 S3 guideline provides comprehensive management recommendations.
  • Anesthesiological perspective is crucial for interdisciplinary AAA care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the 2018 S3 guideline on AAA from an anesthesiological viewpoint.
  • To highlight perioperative anesthetic and intensive care management strategies.
  • To emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of AAA management.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of the 2018 S3 guideline.
  • Focus on anesthesiology-specific recommendations.
  • Analysis of perioperative and intensive care aspects.

Main Results:

  • The guideline addresses screening, diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up of AAA.
  • Specific emphasis on perioperative anesthetic management.
  • Detailed recommendations for intensive care unit (ICU) management post-operatively.

Conclusions:

  • The guideline offers essential anesthesiological insights for AAA patient care.
  • Optimal perioperative management is key to improving patient outcomes.
  • This interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive AAA treatment.

Keywords:
AnesthesiaIntensive careVascular surgery

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