Publisher's Synopsis
This multi-authored book discusses the non-surgical care of the patient being prepared for general thoracic surgery, undergoing a thoracotomy and being cared for during the recovery period. It discusses preoperative evaluation risk, preoperative preparation of the compromised host and management of inter-operative fluids, anaesthesia and postoperative pain.;Comprising additional viewpoints from authors worldwide, this volume covers areas where the presented information could have significant effect on patient welfare and thus help to diminish the incidence of complications during thoracic surgery. Its broad coverage allows the reader access to most of the information needed for effective care of the thoracotomy patient, and includes details of performing cancer surgery on a patient with only one lung.;This book should be of interest to those involved in general thoracic surgery, namely surgeons, critical care physicians and chest internists, as well as to directors of cardiothoracic training programmes.
