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Foreign Body Removal (Soft Tissue)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, one arm extended
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain : Minimal (0-3)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : Bier, Digit, Supraclavicular, Axillary, Ankle, Popliteal
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray, Tourniquet, Opioid Tolerance

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Propofol Drip, Local Anesthetic
2GLMA
3Nerve Block, Conscious Sedation
The Surgery

Localization - preoperative plain films for metal and glass, ultrasound for radiolucent material like wood; skin marking or fluoroscopic needle localization for deep objects. Setup - C-arm positioned...

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