Ostomy Creation (Colostomy / Ileostomy)
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Blocks : TAP, Rectus Sheath
Considerations : Aspiration risk / Full stomach, Arterial line, PONV, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT
2GETT, Epidural
The Surgery
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