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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Throat Pack

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery- Surgeon uses a rigid lighted scope to examine a patient’s nasal cavity. After examination the surgeon can perform a number of sinus surgeries (polypectomy, septal surgeries,...

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