00218 Anesthesia intracranial procedures in sitting pos
Also known as: sitting craniotomy anesthesia, posterior fossa anesthesia sitting
Anesthesia for intracranial procedures performed in the sitting position. Covers general anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures where the patient is positioned upright or semi-sitting, typically for posterior fossa surgery.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial procedures in the sitting position, most commonly posterior fossa surgery for acoustic neuromas, cerebellar tumors, or pineal region tumors. Carries unique risks of venous air embolism, hemodynamic instability, and pneumocephalus.
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