One lung ventilation (OLV) anesthesia in patient who undergone thoracotomy : Role of nurse anesthetist

Abstract

The case of patient who had thoracotomy with one lung ventilation (OLV) anesthesia in the provincial hospital is rare.  It requires special technique and care where nurse anesthetists have important roles, including patients’ preparation before and after anesthesia, equipment and devices preparation, intubation, closed monitoring and collapsing lung.  Nurse anesthetist has to be knowledgeable and manageable in order to provide care for patients and to support surgeon in performing operation successfully and effectively with patients’ safety and free from complications.  It is suggested that service guidelines for one lung ventilation (OLV) anesthesia should be developed and used as well as to present and share with others in the hospital.