Thoracic surgery clinics
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Thoracic surgery clinics · Aug 2018
ReviewCricothyroid Approach for Emergency Access to the Airway.
Airway emergencies are life-threatening events that face providers of many different backgrounds. In cannot-intubate-cannot-ventilate situations, emergent access to the airway can be obtained through the cricothyroid membrane by cricothyroidotomy. ⋯ To date, there is no compelling evidence demonstrating superiority of a particular approach. Ultimately, the method used for cricothyroidotomy should be based on the comfort and experience of the provider performing the procedure.
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Thoracic surgery clinics · Aug 2018
ReviewManagement of Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural Fistula: From Thoracoplasty to Transsternal Closure.
Development of postpneumonectomy empyema with bronchopleural fistula is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt action. Although measures should be taken to prevent bronchopleural fistula at time of pneumonectomy, many patients experience this complication. ⋯ Multiple techniques and procedures have been developed over time to achieve these goals. Knowledge of the diverse therapeutic options is important to select the optimal treatment for these complex patients.