Thoracic sympathetic block reduces respiratory system compliance

Thoracic sympathetic block reduces respiratory system compliance

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) following thoracic surgery presents known analgesic and respiratory benefits. However, intraoperative thoracic sympathetic block may trigger airway hyperreactivity. This study weighed up these beneficial and undesirable effects on intraoperat...

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Main Authors: Fábio Ely Martins Benseñor, Joaquim Edson Vieira, José Otávio Costa Auler Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Epidural anesthesia
Autonomic nerve block
Respiratory mechanics
Lung compliance
Airway resistance
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