Ms. Ortiz is a 78 year-old woman with emphysema. She has recently undergone a hysterectomy for uterine cancer. The pelvic lymph nodes were positive for cancer. She has been admitted to surgery for the placement of a Venus access port for chemotherapy. Would you select local anesthesia or MAC? Justify your answer. how would her medical condition affect the pulse oximetry measurements why?
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