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Salivary Gland Excision (Submandibular / Sublingual / Ranula)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, head turned away from field, head slightly extended, arms tucked, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask Surgeon
Blocks : Superficial Cervical Plexus
Considerations : Aspiration risk / Full stomach, PONV, Throat Pack

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT, Oral Rae
2GETT, Nasal Rae
3GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
The Surgery

Positioning and prep - supine, head turned away from the operative side and slightly extended over a shoulder roll to open the submandibular triangle. The bed is usually turned so the surgeon has the...

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