Anaesthesia in dysautonomia: further complications

Abstract

A case is described of a patient, known to be suffering from idiopathic autonomic neuropathy, who underwent general anaesthesia for repair of a fractured neck of femur. In addition to profound hypotension, unexpected respiratory depression occurred which has not previously been described in this condition. Other unusua1, features of this patient's condition are also discussed. Copyright © 1985, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved