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Review
. 2015 May;3(8):110.
doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.04.21.

Nonintubated anesthesia in thoracic surgery: general issues

Gabor Kiss  1 , Maria Castillo  1
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Review

Nonintubated anesthesia in thoracic surgery: general issues

Gabor Kiss et al. Ann Transl Med. 2015 May.

Abstract

Anesthetic management for awake thoracic surgery (ATS) is more difficult than under general anesthesia (GA), being technically extremely challenging for the anesthesiologist. Therefore, thorough preparation and vigilance are paramount for successful patient management. In this review, important considerations of nonintubated anesthesia for thoracic surgery are discussed in view of careful patient selection, anesthetic preparation, potential perioperative difficulties and the management of its complications.

Keywords: Awake thoracic surgery (ATS); conversion; general anesthesia (GA).

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Dr. Gabor Kiss.
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Dr. Maria Castillo.
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