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Hysteroscopy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, arms extended
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2GETT
3MAC
The Surgery

The uterus is visualized by insertion of a hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix. The uterus is inflated using carbon dioxide gas or fluid, which allows inspection of the uterine cavity....

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