title: HIV-infected patients: the risks of surgery.
abstract: There are increasing demands for surgical interventions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients as a consequence of antiretroviral therapy. This article will discuss various risk factors involved in the surgical management of patients with HIV infection including: anaesthetic and surgical risk to patients with HIV infection undergoing surgical procedures; risk to healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of HIV-infected patients; and measures taken to ensure a safe and optimal outcome from surgery.
authors.affiliation: St John's Hospital, Livingston.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000601:surgery* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D017751:Safety Management