Perioperative Outcome of Dyssomnia Patients on Chronic Methylphenidate Use

• Main Authors: Nicoleta Stoicea MD, PhD (Author), Thomas Ellis MD (Author), Kenneth Moran MD (Author), Wiebke Ackermann MD (Author), Thomas Wilson (Author), Eduardo Quevedo MD (Author), Sergio Bergese MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Methylphenidate is frequently prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders requiring psychostimulants. Our report is based on 2 different clinical experiences of patients with chronic methylphenidate use, undergoing general anesthesia. These cases co...