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How Should This GA and Block Scenario Be Handled?

Published on Tue Jan 09, 2024

Question: A 62-year-old female is diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the right shoulder. The orthopedic surgeon performed a right total shoulder arthroplasty, replacing both the glenoid and the humeral head with a prosthetic joint. Prior to the surgery, the surgeon gave a written order to the anesthesia department requesting they manage the patient’s expected postoperative pain. The pre-anesthesia record indicates [...]
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