Arteriovenous Malformation Resection
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Supine, Lateral, Prone, arms tucked, head turned
Time : 4+ hours (very long)
Blood Loss : Very High (500+ ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask Surgeon
Blocks : Scalp
Considerations : Arterial line, Central line, Mayfield Pins, High Blood Loss, MEP monitoring, SSEP monitoring, Fluoroscopy / Xray, Aspiration risk / Full stomach, PONV
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
2GETT, 1/2 MAC Gas, Remifentanil Drip
The Surgery
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