Review Note

Last Update: 02/27/2025 04:44 AM

Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU

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Field Change Suggestions:
SS_TS 1.21 Outline the management of the following postoperative complications associated with thoracic surgery: 
- Cardiac herniation 
  • Associated with right pneumonectomy with stripping of pericardial sac or left intrapericardial pneumonectomy
  • Heart herniates through pericardial defect into post-pneumonectomy space
  • Mortality > 50%
  • Hypotension, shock, cyanosis, SVC obstruction, may have chest pain/SOB -> cardiac arrest
  • Need immediate surgery
  • While transferring to OT position laterally with surgical side up
  • Treat shock/arrest as per ACLS