Converting from General Anesthesia to Cervical Block Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy.

Authors :: Calligaro, Keith D.
Dougherty, Matthew J.
Lombardi, Joseph
Krug, Richard
Raviola, Carol A.
Source :: Vascular Surgery. Mar/Apr2001, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p103. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines the replacement of general anesthesia by cervical block anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. Intolerance of patient to cervical block anesthesia; Occurrence of neurologic changes when administering cervical block anesthesia; Presence of ipsilateral stroke history in both anesthetic methods.

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