CJD Flashcards
1
Q
CJD- what is it?
A
group of diseases termed the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
vacuolation of the brain cells and neuronal death.
infection caused by a prion a small protein concentrated in neurons.
2
Q
clinical manifestations of CJD
A
subacute dementia
3
Q
management of anesthesia of CJD
A
single use anesthesia supplies, including face mask, breathing circuit, laryngoscopes and tracheal tubes
4
Q
CJD
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patient with degenerative neurologic diseases are prone to aspiration pneumotitis.
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abnormal cardiovascular responses to anesthesia and vasoactive drugs should be expected.
