Anaesthesia for the athlete: volatile or TIVA?

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  • S Robertson The Canberra Hospital

Abstract

The amateur or professional athlete presents for surgery for many reasons, often related to his or her particular sport. Rarely, this may occur in the emergency setting, immediately after cessation of exercise. While there are several issues to be dealt with in anaesthetising this group of patients, the choice of anaesthetic technique will be focused upon here.

Author Biography

S Robertson, The Canberra Hospital

The Canberra Hospital Australia

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