Cryotherapy of Prostate
Anesthesia Implications
Updated On: December 2, 2024
Position : Supine, Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Anesthetic Approaches
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General Considerations
Long procedure (general considerations): Procedures anticipated to last longer than 2 hours generally require a urinary catheter. Also, consider checking lines and positioning regularly as the risks of infiltration and nerve damage are increased with procedure time. Consider an IV fluid warmer and a forced air warmer to keep the patient euthermic.