Abstract
Successful anesthetics occur when safe, effective perioperative care is coupled with patient satisfaction. We present the case of a 63-year-old woman with advanced Parkinson's disease who presented for a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device battery change under monitored anesthesia care (MAC). While MAC is commonly utilized for a DBS battery change, our patient reported previously experiencing intraoperative pain, anxiety, and the inability to communicate discomfort under MAC, leading to posttraumatic stress disorder. This case report highlights the importance of preoperative informed consent, discussion of patient expectations, and proactive planning for intraoperative communication strategies when MAC is the chosen method.
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