Review

Perioperative β-adrenoceptor blockade in major non-cardiac surgery

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 8 , issue 5 , 2002 , pages: 30–35

DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2002.10872981

Author(s): BM Biccard Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine,

Abstract

This review discusses the mechanisms of perioperative ischaemia and how β-adrenoceptor blockade may prevent it. The evidence for perioperative β-adrenoceptor blockers, their side effects and recommendations for their perioperative use are discussed.

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