In the medical process, anaesthesia plays a significant role in enabling patients to successfully complete their surgery in a comfortable and pain-free experience. However, for patients who are chronically dependent on drugs, the anesthesia process may be more complex and challenging. In order to deepen awareness in this area, the following key points for long-term drug users to take care of when taking anaesthesia will be explored in depth from several core dimensions.
I. Clarifying the definition of long-term medicine
First, we want to define clearly the medical concept of “long-term medicine”. In medical practice, the long-term use of a drug means that, under the professional guidance of a doctor, the patient takes a specific drug for weeks, months or even years to treat, prevent or control a disease. For example, chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease often require long-term medication to control conditions and reduce complications, given their persistence and complexity. In addition, specific diseases, such as mental illness, tumours, etc., require long-term medication to maintain the efficacy or improve the quality of life.
II. Potential effects of long-term drug use on anaesthesia
For chronic patients, there may be particular risks and difficulties in the process of anaesthesia. This is mainly due to possible interactions between drugs, which affect the metabolic and efficacy of narcotic drugs.
The problem of drug interaction: long-term drugs may interact with narcotic drugs, leading to increased or decreased drug efficacy. For example, certain psychopharmaceutical drugs, such as tricyclic antidepressants and re-ingestion inhibitors of 5-Oxyxamine, may have synergies with anaesthesia, prolonging a patient ‘ s awakening.
Effects of liver and kidney function: Long-term use of certain drugs, such as anti-psychiatrics and sugar, may cause damage to liver and kidney function, thus affecting metabolic and excretion of narcotic drugs. This may lead to an excessive stay in the body, increasing the risk of adverse reactions. Post-depressive response: For certain drugs that require long-term use (e.g., anti-eclampsia, antidepressants, etc.), a sudden stoppage may trigger a stoppage response such as epilepsy, emotional fluctuations, etc. These reactions may increase the risk to patients during anaesthesia.
III. Detailed preparation before anaesthesia
In order to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the anesthesia process, long-term patients need to complete the following preparatory work before an anaesthesia: to inform the doctor in detail about the use of the drug: the patient should inform the doctor in a comprehensive and accurate manner about his or her own use of the drug, including the type of drug, the dose, the time taken and whether there has been an adverse reaction. This helps doctors to assess the risk of anaesthesia of patients and to develop individualized anaesthesia programmes for them. Adjustments to dosages or stoppages:
Before an anaesthesia, doctors may adjust the dose of the drug to the patient ‘ s specific circumstances or recommend a period of withdrawal. Patients should strictly follow the doctor ‘ s guidance and take drugs or stop drugs on time to ensure the safety of the anesthesia process.
Compliance with the requirement of fasting: In order to ensure the safety of the operation, the patient is required to carry out fasting as recommended by a doctor. This helps to reduce the risk of vomiting, missuction, etc. during anaesthesia. Respiratory function training: Pre-operative respiratory function training is essential for patients with long-term smoking or respiratory impairment. This helps to improve lung function and aerobic efficiency and provides stronger support for surgical and anaesthesia processes.
IV. KEY CONCERNS IN THE ENHANCE PROCESS
In the course of anaesthesia, patients with long-term use of drugs need to pay particular attention to: closely monitor vital signs: closely monitor changes in the vital signs of the patient ‘ s life, such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc. This helps to detect and address possible anomalies in a timely manner.
Avoiding drug interaction: Anesthetists carefully assess patient use and avoid the use of combinations of drugs with long-term adverse effects. This helps to ensure that the anesthesia process is safe and smooth for patients.
Post-operative rehabilitation guidance: after anaesthesia, the patient is required to undergo post-operative rehabilitation on the advice of a doctor. This includes appropriate rest, dietary adjustment and continued use of necessary drugs. At the same time, the patient should follow closely the changes in his/her state of health and, if he/she is not adapted to a timely medical treatment. Patients who use drugs for long periods of time need to pay particular attention to the potential risks of drug interaction, damage to liver and kidney function, and detoxification response when receiving anaesthesia. In order to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the anesthesia process, the patient should inform the doctor fully and accurately about his or her use of the medication and, as recommended by the doctor, undertake pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery. At the same time, maintaining a positive mindset and good living habits are important factors in improving the success rate of surgery and the quality of post-operative recovery
