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THORACIC SURGERY*

*See also:


PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION:

Operability: FEV1 ppo:

(Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second predicted postoperatively).

Calculation.

(DLCOppo is calculated in the same way, using the "rule of 3").

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DOUBLE LUME TUBES:

Selecting the size.

*Placement: See airway and respiratory.

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ONE-LUNG VENTILATION.

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FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY:

Anatomy (Part One).

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FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY:

Anatomy (2nd part).

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FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY:

Anatomy: Segmental bronchi.

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PNEUMONECTOMY

Pneumonectomy has peculiarities in postoperative management and specific complications.
(*Image: Balanced pleural drainage).

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MEDIASTINAL MASSES:

Anesthesia for patients with mediastinal masses.

Difficult airway.
High risk of loss of airway!
(Even more so if it is urgent surgery).

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Placing a PigTail.

It is a Seldinger technique.

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