Case 12 Flashcards
1
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Describe the anesthetic evaluation before lung resection.
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2
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- How are ventilation and oxygenation monitored noninvasively during surgery, and how do these monitors work?
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3
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- What are the indications for one-lung ventilation?
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4
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- Describe the use of single-lumen endotracheal tubes and bronchial blockers for one-lung ventilation.
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5
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- If a double-lumen tube is to be used, which would be preferable, a left-side or right-side tube?
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6
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. Describe the proper technique for placing a double-lumen endobronchial tube.
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7
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- How is correct positioning of the double-lumen endobronchial tube assessed?
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8
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. What clinical problems are associated with placement and use of double-lumen endobronchial tubes?
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9
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- What complications are related to placing the patient in the lateral decubitus position?
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10
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- How are pulmonary perfusion and ventilation altered during one-lung ventilation?
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11
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- How is hypoxemia that occurs during one-lung ventilation treated?
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12
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- Describe the role of a thoracostomy tube after pulmonary resection
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13
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- Describe a commonly used pleural drainage system.
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14
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- What are the potential complications after thoracotomy?
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