The use of lung ultrasonography to confirm lung isolation in an infant who underwent emergent videoassisted thoracoscopic surgery -a case report

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pediatric patients has gained popularity due to better outcomes than open surgery. For this procedure, one-lung ventilation may be necessary to provide an adequate surgical field. Confirming lung isolation is crucial when one-lung ventilation is required. Rec...

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Published in:Korean journal of anesthesiology 2015, 68(4), , pp.411-414
Main Authors: 남재식, 박인경, 서형석, 민홍기
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Language:English
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마취과학
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Summary:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pediatric patients has gained popularity due to better outcomes than open surgery. For this procedure, one-lung ventilation may be necessary to provide an adequate surgical field. Confirming lung isolation is crucial when one-lung ventilation is required. Recently, we experienced a case in which one-lung ventilation was confirmed by ultrasonography using the lung sliding sign and the lung pulse in an infant. Since lung ultrasonography can be performed easily and quickly, it may be a useful method to confirm lung isolation, particularly in emergency surgeries with limited time, devices, and experienced anesthesiologists. KCI Citation Count: 1
ISSN:2005-6419
2005-7563