Anesthetic Management Strategies During Neurosurgical Procedures in Lounging, Sitting, or Semi-Sitting Positions - Takeaways - MDSpire

Anesthetic Management Strategies During Neurosurgical Procedures in Lounging, Sitting, or Semi-Sitting Positions

  • By

  • Peter Michels

  • Martin Soehle

  • Werner Klingler

  • Anselm Bräuer

  • Berthold Drexler

  • April 7, 2026

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    Neurosurgical procedures in lounging or (semi-)sitting positions can enhance access to the posterior cranial fossa and preserve cranial nerve function.

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    Vigilant perioperative anesthesiological monitoring is essential to manage risks like venous air embolism (VAE) during these surgical positions.

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    Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial for early detection and grading of VAE, facilitating targeted treatment during surgery.

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    Patients with a persistent foramen ovale (PFO) are at increased risk for complications from VAE during operations in a (semi-)sitting position.

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    The article discusses the advantages, risks, and physiological changes associated with lounging or (semi-)sitting positions in neurosurgery.

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Anesthetic Management Strategies During Neurosurgical Procedures in Lounging, Sitting, or Semi-Sitting Positions

  • by Peter Michels, Martin Soehle, Werner Klingler, Anselm Bräuer, Berthold Drexler

  • April 7, 2026

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