Atelectasis in one lung ventilation: the good, the bad, and the ugly: a narrative review

Jean S. Bussières, Edouard Marques
2022 Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery  
commonly seen in the thoracic anesthesia of the 80's (1-3). Among important changes, optimization of lung deflation techniques, implementation of protective ventilation strategies and recognition of factors precipitating lung injury revolutionized the practice of thoracic anesthesia. Consequently, physicians should be aware of the recent advances in literature to ensure the highest standards of care for the thoracic surgery patient. They should also be
doi:10.21037/ccts-21-26 fatcat:momms3qdqbfjrgz4j4ncmseubm