Open Hernia Repair

General AnaesthesiaDuration1 hourUpdatedJun 2026

Propofol200mg
Fentanyl150mcg
AirwayLMA

Maintenance

SevofluraneMAC 1.2

Analgesia

Fentanyl50mcg bolus, Titrate to effect or Morphine0.1mg/kg
Paracetamol1g
Diclofenac75mg

Anti-emetics

Ondansetron4mg
Dexamethasone6.6mg

Other

Analgesia

FentanylRecovery Use Only
Paracetamol1g
Ibuprofen400mg
Dihydrocodeine30mg, PRN

Anti-emetic

Ondansetron4mg
Cyclizine50mg

For reference only. Always check doses against the BNF and your local protocols, and adapt to the patient in front of you. Gas Cookbook is community-shared guidance, not medical advice; clinical responsibility stays with you.

Technique

Volatile

By Jeremy Chui

Antibiotics as required

Local anaesthetic infiltration by surgical team

Induction

Intra-op

Post-op