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Tutorial 56

Anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy

Dr. Richard Hughes, Anaesthetic specialist registrar

Dr. Richard Telford, Anaesthetic consultant

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, UK

2 ND JUNE 2007

Abstract

Anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy is challenging and rewarding. Firm evidence for the best anaesthetic technique has yet to be published. Whether local or general anaesthesia is employed both anaesthetic and surgical expertise have a significant effect on outcome. Practice makes perfect!

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