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General anaesthetic can be dangerous for people with DM. Often medical professionals are not 100% aware of the severity of the danger, so we have produced a reference guide.This is helpful to print off and take to appointments with you. Keep a copy in your emergency file so it is always at hand.
Scottish guidelines for general anaesthetic and operation/surgery management
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) published consensus based guidelines on anaesthetic management for people living with Myotonic Dystrophy: Full document.
MDF published consensus based guidelines on anaesthetic management for people living with Myotonic Dystrophy: 1-page grab sheet document of the main points to consider. Easy to print and keep in your medical file.
