Total Pancreatectomy
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, arms at side on armboards
Time : 4+ hours (very long)
Blood Loss : Very High (500+ ml)
Post-op Pain : High (7-10)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Blocks : TAP, Rectus Sheath
Considerations : Arterial line, Central line, High Blood Loss, PONV, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, Epidural
2GETT
The Surgery
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