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Preoperative marijuana inhalation--an airway concern
A Mallat1, J Roberson, J G Brock-Utne
1Anesthesia Department, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305-5115, USA.
Summary
Marijuana use before surgery can lead to uvular edema, causing airway obstruction. This condition is treatable with dexamethasone, highlighting a potential postoperative complication from Cannabis Sativa inhalation.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Cannabis Sativa (marijuana) is known to cause various respiratory issues.
- Uvular edema is a potential, though less commonly reported, respiratory complication associated with marijuana use.