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Scleral Buckling (Retinal Detachment)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Zero
Maintenance Paralytic : with GETT approach

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC
2GLMA
3GETT
The Surgery

The surgeon makes a small incision on the sclera near the affected area. The surgeon exposes the outer layers of the eye and a silicone or plastic band is placed around the affected area of the...

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