Abstract
The reversible and controlled alteration of the mental state by anesthesia is a hallmark of the clinical practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Polypharmacy and medical comorbidities can place patients at risk of uncontrolled changes in mental status with consequences. It is incumbent upon the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to be prepared to recognize, understand, and manage a multitude of adverse situations involving unintended alterations in mental status.
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Badwal, R.S. (2018). Altered Mental Status as a Complication of Maxillofacial Surgery. In: Ferneini, E., Bennett, J. (eds) Perioperative Assessment of the Maxillofacial Surgery Patient. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58868-1_42
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