Lung Lobectomy
Anesthesia Implications
Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated
Position : Lateral, arms extended
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Arterial line, One-Lung Ventilation / Lung Isolation
Anesthetic Approaches
1GETT, Nerve Block
2GETT, Epidural
3GETT, TIVA, Propofol Drip, Remifentanil Drip
The Surgery
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