Review Note
Last Update: 02/27/2025 04:44 AM
Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU
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Commit #291102
SS_TS 1.21 Outline the management of the following postoperative complications associated with thoracic surgery:
- Cardiac herniation
- Cardiac herniation
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Commit #291102- 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