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Biopsy - Temporal Artery

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

The surgeon will prep and drape at about the ear. A doppler will be used to find the temporal artery. The surgeon will then cut down to the artery, biopsy, and suture up.

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