Safety Considerations and Perioperative Management for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Authors

Zehn Wani, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Roy Soto, Corewell Health
Natalie Finazzo, Corewell Health Resident
Bianca Elias, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-21-2024

Abstract

A 76-year-old male with history of recent traumatic subdural hematoma requiring craniotomy presented to the ED several months following with worsening mental status, dyspnea, and fever. Lumbar puncture results indicated probable Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Patient was managed for sepsis, acute metabolic encephalopathy, and progressive cognitive decline. Due to worsening clinical courses, the patient ultimately required tracheostomy and surgical G-tube placement. This surgery was completed under regular precautions. Post-procedure, concerns continued to arise regarding the patient's CJD status and safety precautions during surgery. This presentation will discuss CJD and highlight its perioperative management.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

Recommended Citation

Wani Z, Soto R, Finazzo N, Elias B. Safety considerations and perioperative management for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 21; Philadelphia, PA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/