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Cervical Cerclage

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, arms extended
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2MAC, Spinal
The Surgery

This procedure is designed to help reinforce a weak cervix. If not reinforced, the pressure on the weakened cervix can cause premature delivery. The cervix is reinforced by placing sutures at the...

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