Thigh lift


Pre-op Meds: Ancef 1 gram, Cipro if PCN allergic

Anesthesia: GA

Patient position: Frog leg, supine

Bed position: No turn

DVT ppx:  compression boots on and working BEFORE induction of anesthesia

Side Table: NA

Lights: Headlight

Power: No

Bovie Settings: 30/30

Preinjection: yes, 1% lido w 1/100k epi

Prep: Chloraprep

Drapes: from umbolicus down have prepped steriley

Instrument sets: Abdominoplasty or breast reduction set

Special Instruments: NA

Devices/Implants: NA

Hypodermic needles: 25 gauge

Syringes: 10cc

Drains: Blake

Suture: 0 Ethibond, 2-0 monocryl, 3-0 monocryl, Dermabond

Anesthesia on field:

Dressing: Garment or ACE

Admission status: SDS

Estimated time: 2 hours

Coding:

Post-op wound care: Avoid all water except shower for 14 days, okay to shower next AM

Post-op activity restrictions: No heavy activity for 3 weeks

Follow up: 1 week

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