title: Perioperative management in the patient with substance abuse.
abstract: Drug and alcohol use is a pervasive problem in the general population and in those requiring anesthesia for an operation. History and screening can help delineate those who may be acutely intoxicated or chronic drug and alcohol users. Both acute intoxication and chronic abuse of these substances present challenges for anesthetic management during and after an operation. The clinician should be aware of problems that may be encountered during any part of anesthesia or postoperative care.
authors: Department of surgery, The Queen's Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 1356 Lusitana 6th floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. Electronic address: sharonemoran@gmail.com.
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Moran
authors: Department of surgery, The Queen's Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 1356 Lusitana 6th floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Isa
authors: Department of surgery, The Queen's Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 1356 Lusitana 6th floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: Steinemann
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000494:pharmacology; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000777:Anesthetics
keywords: Drug screening; Perioperative management; Substance abuse