Sigmoid Stent
Anesthesia Implications
Updated On: December 2, 2024
Position : Lateral, arms free at side
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Zero
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray
Anesthetic Approaches
1MAC, Propofol Push
2MAC, Propofol Drip
The Anesthesia:
These procedures have the same implications as a colonoscopy with a few exceptions: The procedure will utilize a C-arm to confirm placement of the stent and is longer than the typical colonoscopy. For this reason, some will use a propofol pump to deliver the anesthetic.