Publications by authors named "Angie H Chang"
Article Synopsis
- Contralateral tension pneumothorax can be a life-threatening complication during one-lung ventilation, often misdiagnosed due to general anesthesia masking symptoms.
- A case study was presented of a patient with tension pneumothorax during thoracic spine surgery, and no prior cases were found in a comprehensive search of anesthesia databases from 2001 to 2017.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to serious consequences, as initial signs like rising inspiratory pressure may not be recognized early enough, emphasizing the importance of heightened awareness and improved diagnostic tools like ultrasound and training.
