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Mediastinoscopy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Arterial line

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Types of Mediastinoscopy: Anterior - Transthoracic approach, more risk for bleeding or pleural cavity involvement. Typically done in a hospital OR setting. Cervical - Small incision is created in the...

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