Anaesthetic consideration in a cannabis addict.
This case report describes the anaesthetic management of a patient addicted to Bhang(cannabis) for 20 years. Cannabis use has implication in the anaesthetic management of a patient because of its effects on the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and central nervous system and its interaction with anaesthetic drugs.
Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Karima
K
Karam
Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Shemila
S
Abbasi
Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Fauzia Anis
FA
Khan
D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia / Q000494:pharmacology; D000328:Adult; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002188:Cannabis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia; D000777:Anesthetics; D002186:Cannabinoids