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What kind of anesthesia is used for lung resection?

My friend will have lung resection. What kind of anesthesia is used for lung resection?

4 Answers

General anesthesia and a special endotracheal tube will be used and usually special invasive monitoring
Typically general anesthesia with an epidural, but your physician will choose the best option for you. Lindsey Olson Office Manager 347-328-4600 Rise Anesthesia Associates
Yes, general anesthesia is done for the longer section with a double-lumen tube to isolate to Lungs.
General anesthesia, GETA.