Lung volume reduction with video assisted thoracic surgery.
This article aims to describe lung volume reduction (LVR) and some aspects of perioperative care. LVR is a surgical treatment for emphysema. An understanding of the operation and the patient's pre-existing medical condition is important for skilled and appropriate care, particularly in anaesthetic and recovery rooms.
Clark
Margaret
M
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome