Procedure | Excision of aortic aneurysmal sac extending above the origin of the renal arteries and replacement with a synthetic graft. May involve thoracotomy and the need for one lung ventilation |
Time | 3–6hr |
Pain | ++++ |
Position | Supine, arms out (crucifix), may be R lateral if thoracotomy |
Blood loss | 1000ml–+++, X-match 8U, plus platelets and FFP |
Practical techniques | DLT + IPPV, art + CVP lines. Thoracic epidural |
Procedure | Excision of aortic aneurysmal sac extending above the origin of the renal arteries and replacement with a synthetic graft. May involve thoracotomy and the need for one lung ventilation |
Time | 3–6hr |
Pain | ++++ |
Position | Supine, arms out (crucifix), may be R lateral if thoracotomy |
Blood loss | 1000ml–+++, X-match 8U, plus platelets and FFP |
Practical techniques | DLT + IPPV, art + CVP lines. Thoracic epidural |
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