Various kidney diseases are associated with bilateral leg edema. In nephrotic syndrome, the kidneys lose proteins that are responsible for keeping fluids in the vascular system. Without the protein, fluid leaks into the tissues. When a person stands up, the force of gravity forces most of the fluid out into the legs.
Elbow replacement surgery takes about 2 hours. You'll get anesthesia, so you wonât be âawakeâ for it. Youâll need to stay in the hospital for up to 4 days. After the operation, youâll have stitches and a bandage on your new elbow. You may also need to keep your arm in a splint to keep it stable while it heals. Because elbow replacement involves cutting skin, tendons, and bone, you'll need strong pain medications after surgery.
TIVA has the advantages of being very short acting and safe. It is a quick anaesthetic and wears off quickly, with almost no after-effects. So it is ideal for Day Case shoulder and elbow surgery and you should be able to go home less than 6 hours after your operation.We generally use a combination of a General anaesthetic (TIVA) and a Local anaesthetic or Interscalene block.IVA has the advantages of being very short acting and safe. It is a quick anaesthetic and wears off quickly, with almost no after-effects. So it is ideal for Day Case shoulder and elbow surgery and you should be able to go home less than 6 hours after your operation.