π« Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery covers one-lung ventilation, lung isolation devices, HPV, pneumonectomy, thoracoscopy, and mediastinal mass management β vital for EDAIC Part I success and thoracic OR confidence.
π What Youβll Learn
Thoracic anesthesia presents unique physiologic and technical challenges, especially during one-lung ventilation and major lung resections. This high-yield module prepares you to manage these complex cases safely β both in the exam room and operating room. Core topics include:
π¨ One-Lung Ventilation (OLV) β Indications, physiological effects, ventilator settings, oxygenation strategies
π οΈ Lung Isolation Devices β Double-lumen tubes (DLTs), bronchial blockers, fiberoptic confirmation
π©Έ Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction (HPV) β Mechanism, clinical significance, factors affecting HPV
βοΈ Pneumonectomy & Lobectomy β Pre-op assessment (PFTs, VOβ max), intraoperative goals, right heart considerations
π©» Thoracoscopy (VATS) β Anesthetic adaptations for minimally invasive thoracic surgery
β οΈ Mediastinal Masses β Airway collapse risk, positioning, awake intubation and ECMO considerations
β οΈ Pulmonary Complications β Risk prediction, chest physiotherapy, analgesia (epidural, paravertebral blocks)
π Anesthetic Agent Effects β Volatiles vs TIVA in OLV, opioid-sparing strategies, regional techniques
π Whatβs Included
β EDAIC-style Multiple-True-False questions
π Referenced from:
βββ’ Millerβs Anesthesia
βββ’ Barash Clinical Anesthesia
βββ’ Lange Clinical Anesthesiology
βββ’ ESTS & ESAIC thoracic anesthesia recommendations
π¨ββοΈ Who Should Join?
π©Ί Anesthesiology Residents preparing for thoracic rotations and board exams
π§ββοΈ Anesthesiologists managing OLV, lung resections, and airway risks
π‘ EDAIC Part I Candidates aiming to strengthen physiology-to-practice integration
π‘ This module prepares you to manage the lungs when one of them is quiet β ensuring safe oxygenation, hemodynamics, and outcomes.
π Start now and gain mastery over thoracic anesthetic challenges.
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