Review Note

Last Update: 02/17/2025 02:42 AM

Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU

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Field Change Suggestions:
SS_TS 1.8 Describe the indications and contraindications for one-lung ventilation

Absolute indications
  • Avoid lung contamination in cases of infection
  • Pulmonary haemorrhage and bronchopulmonary lavage
  • Control ventilation distribution with major air leaks, severe unilateral lung disease
  • VATS

Relative indications
  • Improving surgical access (lung can be retracted if not possible)