00541 Anesthesia thrcm procedures 1 lung vntj
Also known as: thoracotomy OLV anesthesia, one-lung ventilation thoracotomy
Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures utilizing one-lung ventilation. Covers general anesthesia requiring lung isolation with a double-lumen endotracheal tube or bronchial blocker for open chest surgery.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures requiring one-lung ventilation for surgical exposure. Requires expertise in lung isolation techniques, management of hypoxemia during OLV, and protective ventilation strategies for the ventilated lung.
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