[Right ventricular function and postural changes during surgery of the lumbar spine].
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.
Leon
A
A
Département d'anesthésie et réanimation chirurgicale, Centre hospitalier et universitaire, Reims.
Graftieaux
J P
JP
Laudinat
J M
JM
Scherpefeel
B
B
Gomis
P
P
D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D011187:Posture; D016278:Ventricular Function, Right
Fonction ventriculaire droite et changements de posture imposés par la chirurgie du rachis lombaire.