Anaesthesia and the diabetic patient

Date
1985
Authors
Roelofse, J. A.
Erasmus, F. R.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
Since it is estimated that 1 out of every 2 diabetic patients will require surgery at some point in his lifetime, it is imperative that the anaesthetist should understand the disease process as well as the anaesthetic problems associated with it. This article emphasizes the medical, surgical and anaesthetic aspects of the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus.
Description
Article
The original publication is available at: Roelofse, J.A. & Erasmus, F.R. 1985. Anaesthesia and the diabetic patient. SAMJ, 68:872-875, http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Anesthesia, Diabetes
Citation
Roelofse, J.A. & Erasmus, F.R. 1985. Anaesthesia and the diabetic patient. SAMJ, 68:872-875