Hip Hemiarthroplasty
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Lateral, Supine, arms extended
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : High (200 - 500 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : With GA; none under spinal
Blocks : Fascia Illiaca, PENG, Femoral
Considerations : Aspiration risk / Full stomach, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy
Anesthetic Approaches
1Spinal, Propofol Drip, Nerve Block
2GETT, Nerve Block
The Surgery
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