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Anesthesia for the homeless

S Benedict, W P Fehder

    AANA Journal
    |June 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Homeless individuals often require emergency anesthesia services, with many needing intubation for critical conditions like cardiac arrest or trauma. Few require elective surgical procedures, highlighting a pattern of crisis-driven healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Public Health
    • Urban Medicine

    Background:

    • Homelessness is frequently linked to chronic health issues including tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse.
    • Healthcare for homeless populations is often fragmented and reactive, focusing on emergencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the specific anesthesia services needed by homeless individuals in an urban setting.
    • To analyze the patterns of anesthesia care utilization among the homeless population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of anesthesia records for 40 homeless patients at a New York City medical center over 12 months.
    • Categorization of anesthesia services provided, including intubation and surgical procedures.

    Main Results:

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    • Nearly half (47.5%) of patients required intubation only, primarily for cardiac/respiratory arrest, overdose, or trauma.
    • Of 21 patients needing surgery, 15 underwent emergency procedures (e.g., splenectomy, appendectomy, fracture reduction).

    Conclusions:

    • Homeless individuals predominantly access emergency anesthesia and surgical care rather than elective services.
    • Findings underscore the critical, often emergent, healthcare needs of the homeless population requiring anesthesia intervention.