Craniotomy for tumor resection
| Anesthesia type |
General |
|---|---|
| Airway |
ETT |
| Lines and access |
Large bore IV Arterial line ± Central line |
| Monitors |
Standard 5-lead ECG Core temp UOP ABP ± CVP ± Neuromonitoring |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative |
Characterize neurologic deficits Evaluate for ↑ ICP |
| Intraoperative |
Manage ICP |
| Postoperative |
PONV prophylaxis |
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A craniotomy for tumor resection is a neurosurgical procedure to remove a brain tumor.
Overview
Indications
Surgical procedure
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Airway | |
| Neurologic | Focused neuro exam to identify deficits
Evaluate for ↑ ICP
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| Cardiovascular | Evaluate for ↑ ICP
|
| Pulmonary | Evaluate for neurogenic pulmonary edema |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Operating room setup
Patient preparation and premedication
Regional and neuraxial techniques
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
At least 2 peripheral IVs.
Arterial Line needed if history of patient indicates need for closer hemodynamic monitoring or if there is concern for venous air embolism if surgical site is near the sinus and the position of the head is above the level of heart.
Induction and airway management
Positioning
Mayfield pins are placed after intubation.
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Maintenance should ensure that the patient does not move once in Mayfield pins and patient will be able to participate in a basic neurological exam upon emergence.
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
Pain management
Potential complications
Procedure variants
| Variant 1 | Variant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unique considerations | ||
| Position | ||
| Surgical time | ||
| EBL | ||
| Postoperative disposition | ||
| Pain management | ||
| Potential complications |
References
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