Tuberculosis: the implications for anaesthesia

Authors

  • Tracy Jackson University of Cape Town
  • Jenny Thomas Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

Keywords:

tuberculosis, antitubercular agents

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a common problem in South Africa, and provides a number of challenges for the anaesthetist. Patients may present in a variety of ways. Constitutional and pulmonary symptoms are the most common. These may impact on fitness for surgery and choice of anaesthesia. Tuberculosis treatment has the potential for a number of significant drug interactions. These are primarily mediated through induction of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system by rifampicin. Guidelines for the prevention of tuberculosis in the theatre environment need to be followed to avoid placing staff and other patients in danger.

Author Biographies

Tracy Jackson, University of Cape Town

MBChB, DA(SA), FCA(SA) Registrar Department of Anaesthesia University of Cape Town

Jenny Thomas, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

BSc, MBChB, FCA(SA) Professor and Head Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

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Published

2013-10-04

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 6 (2013)

Section

Review Articles

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