High frequency jet ventilation for bilateral bullectomy.
This case report describes the use of high frequency jet ventilation for resection of bilateral lung bullae. Low airway pressures reduced the risk of pulmonary barotrauma. A continuous infusion of ketamine provided acceptable anaesthesia.
D000328:Adult; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D001768:Blister / Q000601:surgery*; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D012121:Respiration, Artificial