Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Feb 2013
Office-based outpatient plastic surgery utilizing total intravenous anesthesia.
Office-based plastic surgery procedures continue to increase in popularity and a range of anesthetic techniques can be utilized, from light conscious sedation to general anesthesia requiring intubation. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is well suited for the office environment because it allows for moderate to deep sedation without the need for intubation. ⋯ 4.