Coagulation
Cosmetic Surgery - No Killer Blood Clots to the Lungs Sans GA, PK Anesthesia Can Save the Day
Published in Blood Weekly, February 19th, 2009
PRS published last year that PK's safety record contrasted sharply with general anesthesia (GA) for tummy tuck patients with 23 patient deaths over 5 years. Motionlessness associated with GA is a significant factor for lethal PE, according to The Doctors Company, a medical malpractice insurer founded by plastic surgeons....
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-02-19)
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