Low Anterior Resection
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, arms tucked
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : High (200 - 500 ml)
Post-op Pain : High (7-10)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Blocks : TAP, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Sheath
Considerations : Arterial line, PONV, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, Nerve Block
2GETT, Epidural
3GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip
The Surgery
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