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Lumbar Laminotomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Prone, arms at side on armboards
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Very High (500+ ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon
Considerations : MEP monitoring, SSEP monitoring

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
2GETT, 1/2 MAC Gas, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

In short, the structures of the spine have broken down or stenosed, requiring intervention. This procedure removes part of the lamina of a vertebral arch in order to relieve the pressure that is...

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