SOE 741: Postoperative Care Following Lung Resection Archives - Page 2 of 3

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The patient is extubated in theatre and admitted to the cardiothoracic ICU following a period of observation on the recovery...

What are the key principles in the postoperative care of the patient undergoing lung resection surgery?

Pain management Fluid and electrolyte management Physiotherapy and mobilisation Safe management and timely removal of chest drains Recognition and management of...

How should fluid status be managed following lung resection surgery?

What are the options for ongoing regional anaesthesia following postoperative lung-resection surgery? Lyer et...

What are the aims of postoperative physiotherapy following lung resection surgery?

Clear secretions from remaining lung Retain full expansion of remaining lung Prevent circulatory complications Regain arm and spinal movements Maintain good posture Restore exercise...

What are the complications that can occur following lung resection surgery?

Pulmonary Pulmonary oedema (9%)Post-pneumonectomy syndromeOrthodeoxia–platypnoea syndrome Lobar torsion (<0.5%) PneumoniaAtelectasisHaemorrhageChronic respiratory failure Pleural Prolonged air leak and persistent pleural space Bronchopleural fistula...

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