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Anaesthesia for intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion
1Department of Anaesthetics, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Anaesthesia
|June 1, 1992
Abstract:
Intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion is a method of regional chemotherapy shown to be effective in the prevention and treatment of peritoneal metastases. General anaesthesia for a patient who required this procedure is described. Guidelines for management are suggested, with particular emphasis on temperature control, fluid and electrolyte balance and postoperative care.