CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY: PROTECTING THE BRAIN ONE CLAMP AT A TIME │ EP115

Carotid endarterectomy is a critical procedure requiring careful management to protect cerebral perfusion, especially during cross-clamping. This episode delves into essential intraoperative considerations, particularly mean arterial pressure (MAP) targets, and strategies to maintain cerebral blood flow through monitoring and potential shunting.

• Preoperative assessment and baseline establishment
• Intraoperative monitoring techniques and A-line importance
• MAP target calculation and cerebral autoregulation adjustments
• Induction and maintenance anesthesia specifics
• Strategies for smooth emergence and minimizing complications

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