Liposuction
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, Prone, arms at side on armboards, arms extended and flexed (superman)
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : High (200 - 500 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Considerations : Tumescent Solution, Obesity, Off-site, PONV
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip
2MAC, Propofol Drip, Local Anesthetic
3Local Anesthetic
The Surgery
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