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Burr Hole

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 5-30 min (very short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Mayfield Pins

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Burr Hole procedure is necessary when a patient has cranial bleeding due to trauma or stroke that requires immediate intervention to decrease the pressure on the brain. This procedure can be emergent...

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