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Title: Why are geriatric patients generally at greater risk of local anesthetic toxicity? What will be ... Post by: Jcasp on Jan 27, 2018 Why are geriatric patients generally at greater risk of local anesthetic toxicity?
What will be an ideal response? Title: Why are geriatric patients generally at greater risk of local anesthetic toxicity? What will be ... Post by: rachey on Jan 27, 2018 Geriatric patients generally metabolize drugs at a slower rate. In addition, they often have underlying complicating medical conditions, or take other medications that may have an effect on drug metabolism or clearance. For example, propranolol (InderalTM), a beta-adrenergic blocker, can reduce both hepatic blood flow and renal clearance.
Title: Why are geriatric patients generally at greater risk of local anesthetic toxicity? What will be ... Post by: Jcasp on Jan 27, 2018 Beauty
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