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Aortofemoral Bypass

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms extended
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Arterial line, High Blood Loss, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT
2GETT, Epidural
The Surgery

Bypass blocked or narrowed femoral arteries by attaching an artificial graft from the ascending aorta to more patent femoral arteries distal to the blockage. This surgery can be done either open or...

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