We analyzed the influence of different methods of anaesthesia on perioperative complications in 184 patients (ASA 1 and 2) anaesthetized with intermittent one lung ventilation for pulmonary resection. Depends on the method of anaesthesia patients were divided into 3 groups: Group 1--patients under inhalation anaesthesia, Group 2--patients under mixed inhalation and intravenous anaesthesia and Group 3 patients anaesthetized intravenously. The analysis of intra- and postoperative data showed no correlation between perioperative complications and methods of anaesthesia, when the appropriate technique of anaesthesia has been used.
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November 2003
Authors described the methods and techniques of pulmonary and circulatory assessment of patients undergoing pulmonary resection. The most emphasis has been put on the perioperative management specially in patients with compromised pulmonary and circulatory system.
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