Abstract
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established treatment for Parkinson's disease ( Jenkinson et al, 2005 ; Green et al, 2006 ). However, the number of indications that DBS can be used for are on the increase, including pain ( Owen et al, 2006 ; Owen et al, 2007a ; Franzini et al, 2008 ; Leone et al, 2008 ; Owen et al, 2008 ; Grover et al, 2009 ) and psychiatric illness ( Tass et al, 2003 ; Greenberg et al, 2006 ; Lipsman et al, 2013 ). A patient undergoing DBS surgery has some unique needs in relation to the perioperative environment, with comfort and anxiety levels of paramount importance to allow for patient participation during the procedure. As the majority of patients undergoing DBS are Parkinson's disease sufferers, this paper aims to highlight some of the key factors unique to DBS surgery that help to provide optimum conditions, alongside the general perioperative care given for most procedures to optimise a successful outcome to the procedure.
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