Anesthesia in the patient with parkinsonism.
Medical control of parkinsonism has resulted in a longer life expectancy and better quality of life for these patients, who are now presenting for surgical treatment of a variety of conditions. In addition to the risks associated with age, these patients are more prone to restrictive pulmonary problems. General anesthesia should be avoided when possible.
D000368:Aged; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care