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What is Postoperative Management and Complications in Thoracic Surgery about?

The goal of this chapter is to provide the necessary framework to manage thoracic surgery patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) during the initial postoperative visit. Thoracic surgery impairs postoperative respiratory function, which can lead to postoperative complications. Complications are commonly associated with specific risk factors such as age, results of preoperative pulmonary function tests, cardiovascular comorbidity, smoking status, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The authors focus on immediate postoperative concerns, including ventilator management and weaning, as well as postoperative hemorrhage. After the patient arrives at the ICU and is immediately assessed, the focus pivots to analgesia and resuscitation with an emphasis on goal-directed fluid management. Last, a basic understanding of common postoperative complications, including diagnosis and management, is paramount to quality ICU care.

Author

Daniel Demos; Edward McGough

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published

2021

Language

EN