Anesthesia Key

V Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 1. Introduction     Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are among the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, especially for children. Such surgical procedures are indicated for the…

U Strabismus repair 1. Introduction     Strabismus repairs are performed to correct ocular malalignment. This malalignment may be esotropia (eyes deviate inward) or exotropia (eyes deviate outward). This procedure straightens the eyes…

b) The anesthesia provider may be asked to use a hypotensive technique or slight head elevation (10–20 degrees) during the procedure. Using general anesthesia has been associated with an increased blood…

S Rhytidectomy or facelift 1. Introduction     Rhytidectomy is a reconstructive plastic procedure in which the skin of the face and neck is tightened, wrinkles (rhytid) are removed, and the skin is…

Q Ptosis surgery 1. Introduction     If ptosis is severe, the function of the levator palpebrae is poor. Most frequently, ptosis surgery involves shortening or reattaching the muscle at its site of…

R Radical neck dissection 1. Introduction     Radical neck dissection is required when cancerous tumors have invaded the musculature and other structures of the head and neck. These tumors are often friable…

P Orthognathic surgery 1. Introduction     Orthopedic orthognathic procedures often require a sagittal splitting of the mandible to move the lower jaw either forward or back. A Le Fort I or Le…

O Orbital fractures 1. Introduction     Surgical access to the orbit may be needed to repair orbital fractures. The orbit may be divided into several compartments, including the peripheral surgical space, subperiosteal…

N Open-eye procedures 1. Introduction     Intraocular pressure is determined by the balance between production and drainage of aqueous humor and by changes in choroidal blood volume. Resistance to outflow of aqueous…