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Colonoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Left Lateral, Right Lateral, arms free at side
Time : 5-30 min (very short)
Blood Loss : Zero
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1Conscious Sedation
2MAC, Propofol Push
The Surgery

The surgery is done to screen for colon cancer. This is a recommended as a yearly procedure for anyone greater than 50 years of age. Also recommended for anyone that has first-degree relatives with a...

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