Pectus Excavatum Repair (Nuss Procedure)
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, arms extended, right side slightly elevated
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Post-op Pain : High (7-10)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : PONV
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, Epidural
2GETT, Nerve Block
The Surgery
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