Optimizing Anesthesia Care in Post-Polio Syndrome

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

5-9-2025

Abstract

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a clinical disorder that represents various neuromuscular symptoms that arise years following poliomyelitis (1). The mechanism of PPS is not fully understood; however, it is known to have selective impairment, degeneration, or death of motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord, and it is estimated to affect between 25-40% of people infected with poliomyelitis (2). Some of the symptoms from this condition include muscle weakness, atrophy, fatigue, decreased muscle endurance, muscle pain, or joint pain (3). Patients can also have altered respiratory function, cold intolerance, risk of aspiration, and modified sensitivity to anesthetic agents (1). Given these implications, it is important to exercise caution and prioritize anesthetic measures to ensure optimal care.

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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1817

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