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Arthroscopy - Ankle

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms at side on armboards
Time : 5-30 min (very short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2GETT
The Surgery

Typically, this is a diagnostic procedure. Instrumentation is inserted through 5 mm stab wounds made at the anterolateral and/or anteromedial aspects of the ankle.

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