A short day-case neurosurgical procedure. Distant airway. Pre-op Paracetamol Peri-op 20G cannula Ideally induce on table, then rotate table after induction. Propofol TIVA Fentanyl ~ 200mcg total LMA Dexamethasone 6.6mg Ondansetron 4mg Post-op Regular paracetamol PRN codeine
Tag Archives: Fentanyl
Stroke Thrombectomy
This is the Cat 1 section of neuroradiology: every minute hundreds of thousands of neurons die. There needs to be meticulous maintenance of blood pressure. You will be in an unfamiliar environment- one of the IR theatres. GA is favoured here as there is a higher chance of clot retrieval and therefore better functional outcome.Continue reading “Stroke Thrombectomy”
Lap appendix
Staple fodder of CEPOD. This recipe is for a straightforward lap appendix. Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Alternatives/ advanced techniques
Incision and drainage of abscess – I&D
Staple fare of the CEPOD list, and usually a good starter for the day whilst more complex cases are worked up.
Renal Transplant
There’s an apocryphal tale about an inadequately relaxed patient “coughing” out their perilously perched transplant kidney at a key moment. As a result, the surgeons ask every few minutes whether we are “happy with the relaxation”. Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Twists
Day case TIVA
My default day case recipe Pre-op Intra-op Post-op
Day case “hot” lap chole
For the fit and well patient Pre-op Intra-op Post-op Alternatives
Anaesthetic Recipes 