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Septorhinoplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Reverse Trendelenburg, arms tucked, head slightly extended, Bed turned 90 degrees, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : PONV, Aspiration risk / Full stomach, Throat Pack

Anesthetic Approaches

1Oral Rae, GETT
2Oral Rae, GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
3MAC, Propofol Drip, Local Anesthetic
The Surgery

Preoperative planning - standardized photography, internal nasal examination with a speculum or endoscope, and assessment of septal deviation, turbinate size, and internal and external nasal valve...

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