General anesthesia for pacemaker implantation in a patient with amiotrophic lateral sclerosis

case report

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of upper and lower motor neuron disease. Due to rapidly progressive neurodegeneration, surgical interventions are necessary to improve and prolong the life of patients. With the advancement of therapeutic options, anesthesiologists have increased contact with ALS patients, and it is essential to master the pre, intra and postoperative management of this population, which requires special anesthetic care. The objective of this article is to describe the case report of a patient with ALS who underwent total intravenous general anesthesia for surgical implantation of a multisite pacemaker.