Anesthesia Key

G Pelvic reconstruction 1. Introduction     Pelvic reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves open reduction of pelvic fractures, which are then maintained by the application of plates and screws. Bone grafting…

F Knee (total knee replacement) arthroplasty 1. Introduction     Total knee arthroplasty is the other frequently performed joint replacement procedure. A pneumatic tourniquet is typically used to provide a relatively bloodless surgical…

E Hip pinning (open reduction and internal fixation) 1. Introduction     Hip pinning involves the open reduction of a hip fracture that is maintained by the application of plates and screws (internal…

D Hip arthroplasty 1. Introduction     The replacement of joint surfaces is required primarily for inflammatory or degenerative conditions within the joint, such as those accompanying rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis from degeneration…

C Forearm and hand surgery 1. Introduction     Surgical procedures on the hand or forearm may be precipitated by violent trauma resulting in complex or dislocated fractures to the bones of the…

J Anesthesia for the pregnant patient undergoing a nonobstetric procedure 1. Introduction a) Surgery for nonobstetric procedures occurs in up to 2% of women. b) Approximately 42% of procedures occur in the first…

I Obstetric complications From 1990 to 2005, the maternal mortality rate in the United States was 15 per 100,000 live births. The most common causes of maternal death include hemorrhage,…

H Vaginal delivery 1. Preoperative assessment     See the discussion of C-section earlier in this section. 2. Patient preparation a) All patients should have an IV catheter 18 gauge or larger placed and should…

G Pelvic exenteration 1. Introduction     Pelvic exenteration is performed for the treatment of advanced, recurrent, radioresistant cervical carcinoma. It is considered a radical surgical approach because all pelvic tissues, including the…