Polio Survivors with Post-Polio Sequelae (PPS) often have all or some of the following symptoms:
•EASILY SEDATED, and can be difficult to wake
•Can Have Difficulty BREATHING and SWALLOWING with Anesthesia
•HYPERSENSITIVE to PAIN and COLD.
May Need heated blanket and Increased pain medication post-op.
Overwhelming Fatigue Muscle Weakness Muscle and Joint Pain Sleep Disorders Cold Intolerance Difficulty Swallowing Difficulty Breathing Sensitivity to Anesthesia
•EASILY SEDATED, and can be difficult to wake
•Can Have Difficulty BREATHING and SWALLOWING with Anesthesia
•HYPERSENSITIVE to PAIN and COLD.
May Need heated blanket and Increased pain medication post-op.
Overwhelming Fatigue Muscle Weakness Muscle and Joint Pain Sleep Disorders Cold Intolerance Difficulty Swallowing Difficulty Breathing Sensitivity to Anesthesia
*** Please read the following Information when determining
the treatment plan for any Polio Survivor. ***
the treatment plan for any Polio Survivor. ***
Breathing Outcomes: Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome (PPS)
by John Bach, MD
Biography - Dr. John Bach, MD
Polio Patients and Surgery
From Polio Denmark (all professional references cited on Page 14 of document)
Post-Polio Syndrome and Anesthesia
by David A. Lambert, M.D.; Eleni Giannouli, M.D.; Brian J. Schmidt, M.D. for Anesthesiology Magazine
Author Biographies (inside the article)
Preparing for Surgery for Post-Polio or Other Chronic Respiratory Disorder Patients
by Norma M. T. Braun, MD
Biography - Dr. Norma Braun, MD
Preventing_Complications_in_Polio Survivors_Undergoing Surgery
by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
Biography - Dr. Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
Preventing Complications in Polio Survivors Undergoing Dental Surgery
by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
Biography - Dr. Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
Summary of Anesthesia Issues for the Post-Polio Patient
by Selma Calmes, MD
Biography - Dr. Selma Calmes, MD
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***Anesthesia Warning Card for printing*** Click, Download, Print and put in your wallet. Note: This PDF Version for download will give a clear image when printed. Thank you John Bach MD, Richard Bruno PhD, Selma Calmes MD, William DeMayo MD and Richard Rosenstein DO for your advice and support in this updated project. |
New Anesthesia Warning Card
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Original NJ Anesthesia Warning Card
We are grateful to:
New Jersey survivor Jerry Bojko, the International Centre for Polio Education and the State of New Jersey
for developing the original Anesthesia Warning Card.
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"Symptom Checklist" for Polio Survivors This is an easily printable document for you to give to your family and physician. You can place it with your important "care" documents or take it to your primary care physician - This document is in PDF format for easy printing. |