[A Germany-wide survey on anaesthesia in thoracic surgery].

CONCLUSION: The study reveals considerable differences in the anaesthetic practice in thoracic surgery. These focus mostly on the postoperative surveillance, the availability of bronchial blockers, and the use of regional anaesthetic techniques. Furthermore, it is evident that specific algorithms are needed for the difficult airway in thoracic anaesthesia. A recommendation for the high-tech work environment of thoracic anaesthesia could enhance the structural quality and optimize patient outcomes. Independent of a hospital's level of care, uniform requirements could help establish national quality standards in thoracic anaesthesia. PMID: 27245925 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Der Anaesthesist - May 30, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Defosse J, Schieren M, Böhmer A, von Dossow V, Loop T, Wappler F, Gerbershagen MU Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research