title: Videothoracoscopy: a new perioperative challenge (continuing education credit).
abstract: 1. The four cannula videothoracoscopic technique is generally used. This method affords a sufficient visual field and allows an excellent "two-handed" approach. 2. Videothoracoscopy is not for every patient; careful patient selection is important. It is also necessary to be able to develop and maintain a pneumothorax for a successful procedure. 3. The advantages of videothoracoscopy include reduced morbidity and mortality, less pain, decreased length of hospitalization, lowered health care costs, decreased blood loss, and decreased postoperative wound infections.
authors: T F
authors: TF
authors: Meagher
authors: K S
authors: KS
authors: Altmire
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Paul
authors: L X
authors: LX
authors: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D014741:Video Recording