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A Postoperative Considerations
Patients are recovered in an intensive care unit. A single dose of
mannitol is administered prior to anesthetic recovery and can be
repeated if necessary based on neurological signs. Patients are mon-
itored closely for evidence of increased intracranial pressure. Pain is
controlled with an opioid constant‐rate infusion. Typical patients
are discharged 48–72 hours postoperatively if their recovery is
uncomplicated. Antibiotic prophylaxis is continued while the
patient is in hospital and for 7 days following discharge.

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