Johnson & Johnson Institute
Thoracoscopic lobectomy
Operative steps
Potential complications include but are not limited to: Air leak, bleeding, atelectasis, pneumonia, arrythmia, wound infection
- ERAS medications (including non-narcotic pain medications and DVT chemoprophylaxis) should be given in preoperative holding area.
- Ensure proper placement of double-lumen endotracheal tube.
- Appropriately timed prophylactic antibiotic.
- Avoid use of foley catheter.
- Radial artery catheter rarely needed.
- Keep patient normothermic.
- Lead the “Time Out” which includes 2 patient identifiers, verification of procedure and equipment needed, and the introduction of all team members in the OR suite.
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Keith D. Mortman MD, prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Keith D. Mortman, MD, is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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