Which is a measure taken during a craniotomy to decrease blood loss?
a. Hyperthermia
b. Lithotomy position
c. Neuroradiology
d. Controlled hypotension
ANS: D
Controlled hypotension, hypothermia, elective circulatory arrest, and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary bypass are all measures that assist in controlling blood loss during a craniotomy.
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