Management of vagus nerve stimulation therapy in the peri‐operative period: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists
Methodological detailsmultidisciplinary consensus, based on case reports, case series and expert opinion
- Multidisciplinary consensus
- Based on case reports, case series and expert opinion
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Patients should carry their personal vagus nerve stimulation device magnet at all times to allow urgent device deactivation if necessary
Generally safer to formally deactivate vagus nerve stimulation devices before GA and spinal anaesthesia
In critical illness with haemodynamic instability, cease vagus nerve stimulation and consult neurology services early
Original publication
Management of vagus nerve stimulation therapy in the peri‐operative period: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia. Published 25 April 2023. doi:10.
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