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Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT
2GLMA
3MAC, Nerve Block
The Surgery

Primary goals of this procedure are to restore the cornea's integrity and establish clear vision. The donor cornea can only be stored for up to 2 weeks before transplantation surgery. The surgeon...

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