Axillary Excisional Lymph Node Biopsy
Anesthesia Implications
Updated On: December 2, 2024
Position : Supine, one arm extended, one arm tucked, Bed turned 30 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Anesthetic Approaches
1MAC, Propofol Drip
The Anesthesia:
Suturing will be quick and is a good marker to turn off the propofol and let the patient wake up.