Hi All,
My uncle needs to go in for some serious surgery and has early/mid stage alzheimers - vascular. The doctor has warned my auntie (among other things) that anaesthetics can cause a lot of problems with someone with alzheimer's.
I'm starting some research but wondered if anyone has any direct experience/knowledge about this.
Obviously, the concern is whether anaesthetics are going to cause additional damage - they are obviously going to cause additional stress in his condition. This is a new one to me and I could do with any advice, particularly based on experience.
Many Thanks
Craig
My uncle needs to go in for some serious surgery and has early/mid stage alzheimers - vascular. The doctor has warned my auntie (among other things) that anaesthetics can cause a lot of problems with someone with alzheimer's.
I'm starting some research but wondered if anyone has any direct experience/knowledge about this.
Obviously, the concern is whether anaesthetics are going to cause additional damage - they are obviously going to cause additional stress in his condition. This is a new one to me and I could do with any advice, particularly based on experience.
Many Thanks
Craig