Crioanalgesia: una técnica novedosa / Cryoanalgesia: New anesthetic technique

RESUMEN

Se describe una novedosa técnica anestésica denominada crioanalgesia, que constituye una alternativa para la cirugía de catarata con facoemulsificación. Esta variante anestésica es eficaz para lograr una analgesia adecuada para la cirugía de catarata. Permite que la cirugía sea en régimen ambulatorio, favorece la masividad e implica bajos costos.

ABSTRACT

An assessment was made on a new anesthetic technique called cryoanalgesia, an alternative for cataract surgery with phacoemulsification. This anesthetic variant is effective to achieve adequate analgesia for cataract since it allows that surgery be performed in outpatient service, favours massive treatment and implies low costs.