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Awake craniotomies are a unique neuro-anesthetic that poses several challenges and risks. They require precise attention to detail and close communication between the neuro-anesthesiologist and the neurosurgeon. The following chapter discusses the anesthetic considerations for awake craniotomies; strategies for intraoperative management of seizures during an awake craniotomy; and management of a post-ictal patient who is in respiratory distress.
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Tan, M., Tran, M. (2022). Seizure During an Awake Craniotomy (Adult). In: Sampankanpanich Soria, C., Trivedi, S. (eds) Pediatric and Adult Anesthesiology Simulation Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95338-6_34
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