Human immunodeficiency virus and anaesthesia
Abstract
In the daily practice of anaesthesia, patients who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will present. These patients can be at various stages of the disease process, and may or may not be on antiretroviral therapy (ART). This article will concentrate mainly on the clinical and practical aspects of dealing with a patient with HIV for anaesthetists.
Published
2012-04-25
Section
Anaesthetic Supplement
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