Publications by authors named "Zhaoqiang Zeng"
Medicine (Baltimore)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The practice of performing thoracic surgery without general anesthesia dates back to World War I, aimed at minimizing opioid use to reduce adverse effects like respiratory issues and nausea during and after surgery.*
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- A 72-year-old male patient with multiple serious lung and rib injuries underwent surgery using a combination of opioid-free general anesthesia and epidural anesthesia, avoiding intubation due to tracheal compression from a thyroid tumor.*
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- After the surgery, the patient experienced a quick recovery, regaining consciousness within minutes, and had minimal pain with no complications during follow-up, demonstrating the effectiveness of this anesthesia approach.*
