Post-lung resection pulmonary oedema is the occurrence of post-operative pulmonary oedema in the absence of left ventricular dysfunction or infection Oedema can occur in either lung though classically affects the contralateral lung It is associated with the degree of...
Epidural Infusion Paravertebral Infusion Intrapleural Infusion Thoracic epidural traditionally used with catheter placed in the midpoint of the dermatomal distribution of the skin incision Associated with comparable analgesia to paravertebral block postoperativelybut...
Location & Review Traditionally managed in a high dependency environment Immediate management on specialist thoracic ward increasingly recognised as safe for low-risk patients Monitoring & Investigations Close monitoring required to allow early recognition...
