Hematic values in patients undergoing liposuction with general anesthesia plus Klein solution without lidocaine

Abstract

Introduction: Liposuction is a surgery that has high demand at present because it offers safety by the use of techniques that reduce the risk to the patient. Three aspects have been improved since its implementation: the quality of its incisions, the use of more sophisticated cannulas connected to a vacuum pump and the introduction of the tumescent technique. However, complications still occur, and one of them is the blood loss.

Objective: To describe the values of hemoglobin and hematocrit in patients undergoing liposuction surgery through general anesthesia plus Klein solution infiltration without lidocaine.

Material and methods: We conducted an epidemiological study, descriptive, retrospective in 59 patients aged 15 to 55 years, subjected to liposuction surgery. The surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia and intubation; It infiltrated with Klein solution without using Xilocaina, with the superhumid technique. Metal Cannulas of up to 6 mm connected to a vacuum pump were used, aspirating abdominal fat, flanks and corresponding part of the back; Low-power radio frequency and hydration were applied and three doses of intravenous cefazolin 1g were administered.

Results: The average volume of sucked fat was 2667 ml,the average hemoglobin descent was 4.28g/dl (CI 95% 3.9 –4.5), the average decrease in Hematocrit was 10.3% (CI 95% 9.2 –12.1).

Conclusions: In this research, the decrease of hemoglobin and hematocrit values were not significant, or complications occurred, a high degree of patient satisfaction was obtained. This surgical procedure is safe to observe the recommendations and protocols established by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons