Sedation for transcatheter replacement of Melody ® pulmonary valve: Case report

Conclusion The ideal anesthetic technique for transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement is controversial. There is a debate over the merits of general anesthesia and deep sedation. Each case must be decided on after a careful preoperative evaluation, considering the risk/benefit and patient cooperation. The experience at our center using deep sedation is promising, but we have an alternative plan to convert to general anesthesia if necessary.
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research