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Parotidectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon
Considerations : Tourniquet

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

A parotidectomy is the removal of the parotid gland, usually due to a cancerous lesion. The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands located on each side of the face, just in front of the ears....

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