title: [Right ventricular function and postural changes during surgery of the lumbar spine].
abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the effects of the sitting prone position on right ventricular function in a group of patients requiring low back surgery with using of right heart catheterization with a low fast response thermodilution technique. This posture involves moderated hemodynamic effects. A discrete right ventricle impairment characterised by a decreased compliance was observed and may be due to a moderate compression by the sternum and was improved by fluid challenge. Thus, the sitting prone position appears a safe position.
authors: Département d'anesthésie et réanimation chirurgicale, Centre hospitalier et universitaire, Reims.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Leon
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Graftieaux
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Laudinat
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Scherpefeel
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Gomis
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D011187:Posture; D016278:Ventricular Function, Right
vernacular_title: Fonction ventriculaire droite et changements de posture imposés par la chirurgie du rachis lombaire.