Open Carpal Tunnel Release

By Dr. Kevin Han
GLOVES: 6.5 Micro Indicator/6.5 Micro
Anesthesia: MAC or Block or by Choice
PREP: Hibclens
POSITION: SUPINE, Patient on Stretcher, Rolling Hand Table, Tourniquet, Extremity Drape, Sitting Stools
MEDICATIONS:
0.9% NACL IRRIGATION
1% LIDOCAINE PLAIN if Patient/Anesthesia want to have a light MAC Otherwise, 0.25% or 0.5% Marcaine at the end of the case which is available
INSTRUMENTS: Lead Hand. Carpal Tunnel Kit ( Curved Littler Scissors, Curved Tenotomy Scissors, Ragnel, and Sen Retractor x 2, Heiss Retractor)
EQUIPMENT: Tourniquet
SUPPLIES:
HALF SHEET
Extremity Drape Ray-Tech
LIGHT HANDLE COVER 15 BLADE (2)
10CC SYRINGE (1)
25 GAUGE HYPO (1)
BIPOLAR CORD
TOURNIQUET 18”
4” ESMARK (OPEN, STERILE)
4” WEBRIL (UNDER TOURNIQUET)
SUTURES: 4-0 NYLON P-C 3 and 3.0 Monocryl
DRESSINGS: Xeroform, WET 4X4, DRY 4X4, Kling/Small Kerlex, 2″ COBAN
NOTES: BIPOLAR 15, NO BOVIE,