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Dilation And Curettage (D&C)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Lithotomy, Trendelenburg
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2MAC, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

This procedure is sometimes done simply to explore the area and rule out morbidities. In most cases, if something is found the surgeon will proceed to surgical excision, etc. In other cases, this...

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