Korean J Anesthesiol.  2015 Aug;68(4):411-414. 10.4097/kjae.2015.68.4.411.

The use of lung ultrasonography to confirm lung isolation in an infant who underwent emergent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a case report

• Nam JS
• Park I
• Seo H
• Min HG

• KMID: 2152887
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2015.68.4.411

Abstract

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pediatric patients has gained popularity due to better outcomes than open surgery. For this procedure, one-lung ventilation may be necessary to provide an adequate surgical field. Confirming lung isolation is crucial when one-lung ventilation is required. Recently, we experienced a case in which one-lung ventilation was confirmed by ultrasonography using the lung sliding sign and the lung pulse in an infant. Since lung ultrasonography can be performed easily and quickly, it may be a useful method to confirm lung isolation, particularly in emergency surgeries with limited time, devices, and experienced anesthesiologists.

Keyword

Infant; One-lung ventilation; Thoracoscopy; Ultrasonography

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Humans
Infant*
Lung*
One-Lung Ventilation
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted*
Thoracoscopy
Ultrasonography*