Carpal tunnel release
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Carpal tunnel release
| Anesthesia type |
Regional or MAC |
|---|---|
| Airway |
natural airway |
| Lines and access |
1 PIV |
| Monitors |
standard |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative | |
| Intraoperative | |
| Postoperative | |
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Surgical procedure that involves cutting the transverse carpal ligament to release median nerve compression at the wrist.
Overview
Indications
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Airway | |
| Neurologic | |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Pulmonary | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Typically not required unless patient pathology dictates
Operating room setup
setup for MAC with possible sedation. Backup GA setup
Patient preparation and premedication
Regional and neuraxial techniques
Case typically performed under regional (often axillary) or MAC
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
1 PIV
Standard ASA monitoring
Induction and airway management
MAC with natural airway
Positioning
Supine
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
Pain management
Potential complications
Tendon/nerve laceration
Bleeding
Infection
Procedure variants
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