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00548 Anesthesia thrcm procedures trachea & bronchi

Anesthesia

Also known as: bronchial surgery anesthesia, thoracotomy airway surgery anesthesia

Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving intrathoracic procedures on the trachea and bronchi. Covers general anesthesia for open surgical procedures on the tracheobronchial tree through a thoracotomy approach.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for intrathoracic tracheobronchial surgery via thoracotomy, including bronchoplasty, sleeve resection, and repair of tracheobronchial injuries. Requires advanced airway management techniques including cross-field ventilation.

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Specialties

anesthesiologythoracic surgery

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