RT Book, Section
A1 Mueller, Joseph
A2 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Berger, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1135739726
T1 One-Lung Ventilation
T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam
YR 2016
FD 2016
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259641770
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135739726
RD 2024/04/19
AB Lung  separation  to  prevent  pus  or  blood  spillage  from  an  infected  or  bleeding  source  is  an  absolute  indication  for  OLV.  Bilateral  contamination  may  lead  to  life-threatening  infection  or  inability  to  oxygenate  or  ventilate  a  patient.  Fistulas  may  provide  a  low  resistance  pathway  for  positive-pressure  ventilation  (PPV)  that  compromises  alveolar  ventilation.  Large  cysts  or  bullae  are  susceptible  to  rupture  under  PPV.  Many  thoracic  procedures  involving  the  lungs  or  mediastinum  are  technically  difficult  and  benefit  from  OLV.  Lung  isolation  assists  with  optimal  surgical  exposure  and  a  “quiet”  surgical  field.  OLV  can  also  help  minimize  lung  trauma  from  retractors  and  manipulation.