5 Pulmonary Pathophysiology and Lung Mechanics in Anesthesiology Jamie L. Sparling, Marcos F. Vidal Melo Abstract The practice of thoracic anesthesia involves not only patients with impaired pulmonary function, it…
3 Radiology of the Thorax Javier H. Campos, Archit Sharma Abstract Radiologic images play an important role during evaluation of patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Radiologic studies must be reviewed, including…
54 Ultrasound of the Lung: Clinical Applications Massimiliano Meineri Abstract Lung ultrasound can be used like X-ray in the detection of life-threatening conditions, such as pneumothorax. It can be performed…
32 Endoscopic Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Timothy J. Harkin, John Pawlowski Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurs frequently as a comorbidity in patients undergoing surgery and interventional…
6 Physiology of the Lateral Position andOne-Lung Ventilation Edmond Cohen Abstract Thoracic procedures are performed with the patient in the lateral decubitus position. The distribution of ventilation and perfusion and…
31 Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy: Multiportal Uniportal Zerrin Sungur, Mert Şentürk Abstract Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is beneficial for patients; but for the anesthetist, it can be even more difficult than an…
51 Tracheal Stents Karen McRae Abstract A large variety of tracheal stents are currently available; each has advantages and drawbacks. Team planning is essential before these challenging procedures and should…
2 Anatomic Correlates of Physiologic Function Theodore C. Smith, Edmond Cohen Abstract The respiratory and circulatory systems play a major role in the transportation of oxygen from the atmosphere to…
26 Postoperative Care of the Thoracic Patient Evren Şentürk, Funda Gök, Mert Şentürk Abstract This chapter focuses principally on the organization of postoperative care of the thoracic patient. Unfortunately, evidence-based guidelines regarding…
29 Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Edmond Cohen Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is…
