These might be performed by neurosurgeons, or by orthopaedics. The patient will be lying prone, with their arms out in front. Pre-op Often have chronic pain, note current analgesic regime Note any neurology Explain post-op PCA Peri-op Propofol/ remifentanil TCI Rocuronium Flexible ETT Prophylactic antibiotics Prone, arms out front Magnesium Morphine up to 20mg Consider:Continue reading “Lumbar spine decompression”
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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
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