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This morning’s scoliosis surgery in 27 yo woman

Documented curve progression to 56 degrees, right thoracic,with back pain. Procedure: T5-L1 instrumentation and fusion w pedicle screws and rods. 2 thoracic Smith-Peterson osteotomies. Surgical time: 2 hour 51 min. Estimated Blood loss (EBL): 600 cc Cell Saver reinfused: 120 cc Complications: none. Room aura: excellent. Team: nurse Kelly, circulating, nurse charley and scrub sheila […]

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