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Stapedectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, head turned away from field, Bed turned 180 degrees, arms tucked
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain : Minimal (0-3)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask Surgeon
Considerations : PONV, Deliberate / Controlled Hypotension

Anesthetic Approaches

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

Setup - supine, head turned sharply away from the operative ear, bed usually turned 180 degrees so the microscope and the surgeon own the head. Approach is transcanal through a speculum, or endaural,...

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