Positioning in thoracic surgery Book Section
| Authors: | Pedoto, A.; Ginsberg, N. |
| Editor: | Cohen, E. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Positioning in thoracic surgery |
| Abstract: | Ideal position should facilitate surgical procedures and anesthesia management, without causing harm to patients and any involved personnel. The aim of this chapter is to describe the most common positions used during thoracic noncardiac surgery, highlighting the challenges and physiologic changes associated with each one, and how to prevent possible complications. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | compartment syndrome; nerve injury; complications; position; thoracic noncardiac surgery |
| Book Title: | Cohen's Comprehensive Thoracic Anesthesia |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-71301-6 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Date Published: | 2021-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 133 |
| End Page: | 142 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-71301-6.00010-x |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Book Chapter: 10 -- Located within section labeled "Section 3: Intraoperative Preparation" -- Export Date: 1 November 2022 -- Source: Scopus |
