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Interstim Implant - Stage I

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Prone, arms tucked
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Contraindicated
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC
2GETT
The Surgery

In this procedure, leads will be surgically placed just under the skin in the upper lateral buttocks. These leads are designed to stimulate the S2 - S4 sacral nerves. Impulses to these nerve roots...

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