Table 3.
When performing carpal tunnel surgery, what sort of anesthesia do you typically employ
| Local only | Local with MAC | Regional | General | Othera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 (18.7 %) | 58 (47.2 %) | 28 (22.8 %) | 11 (8.9 %) | 3 (2.4 %) |
| Residency training | |||||
| Orthopedic surgery | 8 (6.5 %) | 33 (26.8 %) | 11 (8.9 %) | 7 (5.7 %) | 1 (0.8 %) |
| Plastics surgery | 13 (10.6 %) | 23 (18.7 %) | 16 (13.0 %) | 4 (3.3 %) | 2 (1.6 %) |
| Other | 2 (1.6 %) | 2 (1.6 %) | 1 (0.8 %) | 0 | 0 |
| Years in practice | |||||
| 5 years or less | 3 (2.4 %) | 13 (10.6 %) | 2 (1.6 %) | 1 (0.8 %) | 0 |
| 6 to 15 years | 7 (5.7 %) | 18 (14.6 %) | 11 (8.9 %) | 1 (0.8 %) | 1 (0.8 %) |
| 16 to 25 years | 5 (4.1 %) | 18 (14.6 %) | 8 (6.5 %) | 2 (1.6 %) | 0 |
| More than 25 years | 8 (6.5 %) | 9 (7.3 %) | 7 (5.7 %) | 7 (5.7 %) | 2 (1.6 %) |
MAC monitored anesthesia care
aOther responses included: one regional or laryngeal mask airway, approximately 50:50; one retired surgeon that used to use regional anesthesia; one local or local with MAC