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ROBOT SURGERY. A VIEW FROM THE ANESTHESIOLOGY COCKPIT

The Anesthesia Consultant

Until the 1990s most abdominal surgery was done through an open incision. To remove a gall bladder or an appendix, the surgeon made an incision into the abdomen, inserted his hands and instruments, cut out the tissue under direct vision, and then sewed the abdomen together again. A gall bladder incision might be five inches long.

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BLOOD PRESSURE DROPS TO 85/45 FOLLOWING THE INDUCTION OF ANESTHESIA: WHAT DO YOU DO?

The Anesthesia Consultant

In the operating room, you induce anesthesia with your standard recipe of 2 mg of midazolam, 100 mcg of fentanyl, 200 mg of propofol, and 40 mg of rocuronium, and intubate the trachea. Five minutes after induction and 15-30 minutes before the surgical incision will occur, her blood pressure drops to 85/45. Is this a problem?

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5 Benefits of Posterior Cervical Fusion for a Healthier Spine

SpecialtyCare

The Surgical Procedure Posterior cervical fusion involves several steps to ensure successful outcomes: Anesthesia : The patient is placed under general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. Incision : A small incision is made at the back of the neck to access the affected vertebrae.

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What is Spaying or Ovariohysterectomy? All you need to know about Vet Spaying

Jalal Surgical

Spaying is considered a major operation and requires general anesthesia. veterinary spaying Treatment: Laparoscopic Surgery : Procedures vary, but generally, 2-3 small (usually less than one inch long) incisions are made in the abdomen for insertion of a laparoscope and instrument ports.

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ALIF Surgery: Your Path to a Healthier Spine

SpecialtyCare

How ALIF Surgery Works During ALIF surgery, the surgeon accesses the spine through an incision in the abdomen. The ALIF Surgery Procedure On the day of the surgery: Anesthesia : You will be placed under general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)

SpecialtyCare

This article will delve into what PLIF entails, its benefits, the surgical procedure, and post-operative care, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this critical spinal surgery. Closure: Once the fusion is in place, the incision is closed, and the patient is taken to recovery.

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WHAT ANESTHESIOLOGISTS DO… AN EXAMPLE ANESTHETIC

The Anesthesia Consultant

An anesthesia machine, with the vital signs monitor screen on the left, and the electronic medical records computer screen on the right. Dr. A then records all pertinent preoperative information into the electronic medical record (EMR) via a computer keyboard and screen located just to the right of his anesthesia machine.