December 14, 2009

Anaesthesia & psychiatric drugs part 1 – antidepressants (164)

Richard Hughes All tutorials, Basic Sciences, General Anaesthesia

Depression is a common condition and many surgical patients will be taking medication for this.  This tutorial discusses the pharmacology of antidepressants with particular reference to the potential interactions with anaesthesia.

164 Anaesthesia & psychiatric drugs part 1 – antidepressants

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  1. Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week » Anaesthesia and psychiatric drugs part 2 – Mood stabilisers and antipsychotics (175)
    2010-04-24 14:12

    [...] Many psychiatric patients are prescribed long-term drug treatment, and the anaesthetist must be aware of potential interactions with anaesthetic agents.  This tutorial follows on from ATOTW 165, Anaesthesia and psychiatric drugs part 1 – antidepressants. [...]