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00604 Anesthesia procedures crv spn & cord sitting

Anesthesia

Also known as: sitting cervical spine anesthesia, sitting position C-spine anesthesia

Anesthesia for procedures on the cervical spine and spinal cord performed in the sitting position. Covers general anesthesia for cervical surgical procedures where the patient is positioned upright.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for cervical spine procedures performed in the sitting position, such as posterior cervical approaches for foraminotomy or laminectomy. Carries risk of venous air embolism, hemodynamic instability, and requires precordial Doppler monitoring.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyneurosurgery

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