Autism and anaesthesia: a simple framework for everyday practice

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Brown, S., Rabenstein, K. and Doherty, M. (2024). Autism and anaesthesia: a simple framework for everyday practice. BJA Education. 24 (4), pp. 129-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjae.2024.01.002
AuthorsBrown, S., Rabenstein, K. and Doherty, M.
Abstract

Key points:
At least 1–2% of people are autistic. Most are adults without intellectual disability. Many are unrecognised.
Autistic people are more likely to have co-occurring medical conditions; they experience well-described barriers to healthcare, adverse health outcomes and premature mortality.
Illness or injury may present atypically and delayed presentation is common.
Person-centred adaptations improve the experience of perioperative care.
“Autistic SPACE” offers a framework for meeting the needs of autistic patients: Sensory needs, Predictability, Acceptance, Communication, Empathy.

Keywordsanaesthesia; autism; reasonable accommodations
Year2024
JournalBJA Education
Journal citation24 (4), pp. 129-137
PublisherElsevier
ISSN2058-5349
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjae.2024.01.002
Web address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2058534924000076?via%3Dihub
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Online23 Feb 2024
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Accepted04 Jan 2024
Deposited31 Jul 2024
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