Alabama Administrative Code
Title 540 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 540-X-10 - OFFICE-BASED SURGERY
Section 540-X-10-.10 - Tumescent Liposuction And Similarly Related Procedures

(1) In the performance of liposuction when infiltration methods such as the tumescent technique are used, they should be regarded as regional or systemic anesthesia because of the potential for systemic toxic effects.

(2) When infiltration methods such as the tumescent technique are used in the performance of liposuction, the Standards for Office Based Procedures - General and Regional Anesthesia stated in Rule 540-X-10-.08 shall be met, including the physician registration requirement, the equipment and supplies requirement, the training requirement and the assistance of other personnel requirement.

(3) When infiltration methods such as the tumescent technique are used in the performance of liposuction, the monitoring requirement found in Rule 540-X-10-.09, Recovery Area and Assessment for Discharge with Moderate and Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia - Monitoring Requirement, must be met.