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Adult Circumcision

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms at side on armboards
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2GETT
3MAC, Local Anesthetic
4MAC, Spinal
The Surgery

Circumcision is a common elective surgery for infant males 1-2 days after birth but can occasionally be performed on adults males for either cosmetic or functional purposes. Types of functional...

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