Superior vena cava clamping during thoracic surgery: Implications for the anesthesiologist

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2018-01
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Resection and reconstruction of the SVC is a challenging Intraoperative situation owing to the potential complications after clamping a patent vessel. Hemodynamic imbalance and neurological effects of SVC clamping can be life threatening. These complications can be prevented by careful intraoperative monitoring and management. Anaesthesiologist must be aware of different options to manage such challenging situations.
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Neuroprotective, superior vena cava, thoracic surgery
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Raut Monish S, Das Swetanka, Sharma Rohitash, Daniel Elvin, Motihar Amit, Verma Arvind, Kar Sibashankar, Maheshwari Arun, Shivnani Ganesh, Kumar Arvind. Superior vena cava clamping during thoracic surgery: Implications for the anesthesiologist. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2018 Jan; 21(1): 85-87
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/185685
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Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia