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Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy

Anesthesia Implications
Position : Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time : 5-30 min (very short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2MAC, Propofol Drip
The Anesthesia:

Good anesthetic depth - The biopsies are very stimulating. Make sure to have the patient deep enough when the surgeon begins taking them. Position - Occasionally these procedures will be done in a lateral position.