[Anaesthesia for major vascular surgical procedures]

Abstract

Vascular surgery carries a high perioperative risk for the patients, because of the high incidence of coexisting diseases with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. Based on preoperative findings, anaesthetic technique, monitoring and postoperative management are planned. For risk optimization the anaesthetist should have a high theoretical and practical experience in the used anaesthetic techniques and a profound knowledge of the pathophysiological characteristics of the vascular procedures.