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Antrostomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Not required but can be given to prevent coughing
Considerations : Throat Pack

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT, General, Oral Rae
The Surgery

The patient will receive vasoconstrictors such as topical cocaine to decongest the nasal passages. If needed, the surgeon will perform a uninectomy and identify the natural ostium to begin the...

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