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Vitrectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms free at side, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : Retrobulbar

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

A vitrectomy is performed to remove some or all of the vitreous humor (gel-like fluid that fills the eye) from the eye. The vitreous is replaced with saline, silicone oil, or a gas bubble. An eye...

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