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Anesthesia related cognitive decline, specifically dysnomia
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: May 7 9:58am | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
@pb50 thanks for this very timely, for me, information.
I’m going through testing with my neurologist, and neuropsychologist and this Friday I get to see the doctor. They already told me that dementia has be noted, and I have Ataxia. That’s from Cerebellum atrophy.
On February 8th I’m having surgery on my left hand because the sagittal bands are damaged. That requires general anesthesia.
Based on what you have said I am in real trouble…
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I might suggest a very frank discussion with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding existing cognitive status and an appeal to make their choices accordingly. I’m having hand surgery in the near future to correct Dupuytren’s and it will be done with twilight meds and a nerve block. So regional anesthesia not general. It’s worth asking.