Complications associated with diabetes mellitus.
There is an increased risk of perioperative complications in patients with diabetes. Knowledge of underlying pathophysiology and assessment and appropriate preoperative preparation can minimize the risk. Although vigilance in monitoring is the key to successful outcomes in these high risk patients, cardiac arrest has been reported. We should anticipate this serious complication in diabetic patients with cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
Maree
S M
SM
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged