
Episode 257: Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery with Dr. Cara Esser
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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The Common Side Effects of Transplantation Surgery
Neurosurgeons will do visual field testing to evaluate for any changes in vision. They also want to monitor serum sodium and urine specific gravity. CPAP is contraindicated because it can lead to tension pneumocephalus. This is why a return of airy bleeplexes and an awake patient are important for extubation.
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