Chronic subdural hematoma drainage by burr holes

Authors

  • Helena Benito Naverac FEA de Anestesiología y Reanimación. Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa de Zaragoza.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v10i10.654

Keywords:

sedation, general anesthesia, local anesthesia, trephination, trephine, hematoma

Abstract

Several times draining the chronic subdural hematoma is made by burr holes. This procedure is more likely to be approached under local anesthesia and sedation.  In this article several questions posted by  anesthesiologists on call are answered. 

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Published

2020-09-10

How to Cite

Benito Naverac, H. (2020). Chronic subdural hematoma drainage by burr holes. Revista Electrónica AnestesiaR, 10(10), 4. https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v10i10.654

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