Clinical thoracic anesthesia

This book covers all aspects of thoracic anesthesia to equip the anesthesiologist in dealing with patient care from the time of admission to discharge. Apart from an understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and imaging in thoracic anesthesia this book provides important nuggets of patient examination to help in decision making. Chapters provide information on the interpretation of various tests and intra-operative data for successful conduct of the surgery. This book aims to be an efficient resource for anesthesia practitioners as well as trainees in learning about the full range of challenges faced while performing thoracic anesthesia.

Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Part I: Preoperative Considerations -- 1: History of Thoracic Surgery and Anesthesia -- 1.1 Negative Pressure, Positive Pressure Ventilation, and Endotracheal Tubes -- 1.2 The Biggest Obstacle in the Way of Successful Thoracic Surgery -- 1.3 Bronchoscopy -- 1.4 The Problem of Cross-Contamination -- 1.5 Patient Position and Lung Contamination -- 1.6 Chest Tubes -- 1.7 Role of Physiologists -- 1.8 DLT in Clinical Use -- 1.9 Bronchial Blockers -- 1.10 Modification and Further Advancements

1.11 Evolution of Lung Isolating Devices -- 1.12 Arrival of Fiberoptics -- References -- 2: Ethical and Philosophical Considerations in Thoracic Anesthesia -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Philosophical Considerations of Thoracic Anesthesia -- 2.3 Ethical Considerations -- 2.3.1 Ethical Principles Governing Medical Ethics -- 2.3.1.1 The Golden Four Principles of Ethics: [13] -- Principle of Respect for Patient Autonomy -- Principle of Beneficence -- Principle of Non-maleficence -- Principle of Justice -- 2.3.2 The ICMR Twelve Principles of Ethics

2.4 Special Considerations in Thoracic Anesthesia -- 2.4.1 The Communication Challenge -…