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Airway Foreign Body Removal (Rigid Bronchoscopy)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees, head slightly extended, arms tucked
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask Surgeon
Considerations : Aspiration risk / Full stomach

Anesthetic Approaches

1General, Mask Induction, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
2General, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
The Surgery

Positioning and setup - Supine with a shoulder roll to extend the neck and the table turned roughly 90 degrees away from the anesthesia machine so the bronchoscopist has the head. Tooth or gum guard...

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