Craniosynostosis Repair
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, Reverse Trendelenburg, Prone, arms tucked, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Very High (500+ ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Blocks : Scalp
Considerations : Arterial line, Central line, High Blood Loss, Oculocardiac Reflex, Venous Air Embolism
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, Mask Induction, Remifentanil Drip
2GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip
The Surgery
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