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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms free at side
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC
2GETT
The Surgery

This procedure is aided by endoscopy. The endoscope is inserted and advanced to the stomach. The stomach is then insufflated which brings it closer to the abdominal wall. A needle is inserted...

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