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      • Complete Inventory of Articles by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
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        • "Casual Coffee Moments" October, 2015
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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​

*** Please read the following Information when determining
​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)

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


***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.
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New Anesthesia Warning Card

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.
 

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  • Home
    • About Us.
    • Our Network Team
  • What's New
    • PPSN Newsletter >
      • PPSN Newsletters - 2016-2023
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
    • What IS Post-Polio Syndrome?
    • ** Anesthesia Warning **
    • DeMayo 's Q & A Clinic - William DeMayo, MD addresses PPS Issues >
      • Articles By Rehabilitative Physician Dr. William DeMayo, MD
      • Dr. DeMayo's Post-Polio Video Library
    • Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD >
      • "Bruno Bytes"
      • Complete Inventory of Articles by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
      • Books by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
      • Video Library - Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD >
        • "Casual Coffee Moments" October, 2015
    • Information for PPS Caregivers and Providers
    • Living with Post-Polio Syndrome. >
      • Living with PPS (Articles and Video Library from our Professional Contributors)
    • Primary Care Perspective >
      • Articles by Marny Eulberg, MD
      • Videos by Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD
    • PPS Health Care Providers - A Guide
    • What's New from Post-Polio Health International
  • Polio Eradication
    • Team Survivor >
      • Team Survivor Donations
    • Polio Eradication Video Library
  • Polio History
    • Polio Historian - Daniel J. Wilson, PhD >
      • Video Library - Daniel J. Wilson, PhD
    • Polio History Video Library
  • Polio Vaccine
    • Polio Vaccines' Unsung Heroes
    • Polio Vaccine Video Library
  • Vaccination and Advocacy
    • Our Advocacy >
      • World Immunization Week - 2022
    • Vaccine Video Library
  • Survivor Connections
    • Directory of Health Care Providers
    • Support Group Information
    • Survivor Stories - In Our Own Words
    • Survivor Stories
    • Survivor Stories from the Keystone State
  • Contact
  • Donations