Perioperative Concerns in the Patient with History of Alcohol Use

• Published in: Advances in anesthesia Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 163 - 178
• Main Authors: Cordoba Torres, Ivet T., Fouda, Eslam A., Reinhardt, Myrna Eliann, Souki, Fouad G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2023
• Subjects: Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects; Alcohol use disorder; Alcoholism - complications; Alcoholism - diagnosis; Alcoholism - therapy; Anesthesia; Anesthesia - adverse effects; Anesthesiology; Chronic alcohol use; Heavy alcohol use; Humans; Perianesthetic; Perioperative; Risky alcohol use; Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; Perioperative; Alcohol use disorder; Perianesthetic; Heavy alcohol use; Anesthesia; Risky alcohol use; Chronic alcohol use

Alcohol use is common in patients presenting for surgery and can result in significant physiologic changes and postoperative complications. Anesthesia providers must be aware of the potential risks associated with alcohol consumption and take steps to minimize them. Perioperative management includes...