Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2743919 Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine 2006 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of the preparation, process and complications of anaesthesia for heart and lung transplantation. Sections are included on pre-assesment, preparation, induction, maintenance and emergence following thoracic organ transplantation. The anaesthetic management of the expanding field of ventricular assist devices (VADs) including the role of transosoephageal ultrasound is also discussed.

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