{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Guidelines for the Perianesthesia Care of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Becker Muscular Dystrophy Patient.
{Author}: Alliod BA;Ash RA;
{Journal}: J Perianesth Nurs
{Volume}: 31
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: Dec 2016
{Factor}: 1.295
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.jopan.2015.01.015
{Abstract}: More patients suffering with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are presenting to perianesthesia settings for emergent and nonemergent treatment and care. A group of collaborative health care providers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago developed a multidisciplinary DMD/BMD Task Force to study this disorder and create a set of guidelines to aid those engaging in the planning, execution of care, and recovery of this unique population in the perianesthesia setting. Attention to detail, well-executed preplanning, meticulous awareness of the patient, and prearranged implementation and intervention has proven to offset potential problems and complications and is the key to a successful perianesthesia period.