https://wikianesthesia.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=BosletemmaWikiAnesthesia - User contributions [en]2026-04-25T16:40:25ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.37.1https://wikianesthesia.org/w/index.php?title=Mediastinal_mass&diff=16989Mediastinal mass2024-11-23T23:11:49Z<p>Bosletemma: Intro</p>
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<div>The mediastinal mass is one of the most challenging entities for anesthesiologists as induction of general anesthesia can precipitate cardiopulmonary collapse that is difficult to reverse. Most evidence and case reports describe anesthetic management of the mediastinal mass in the pediatric population, but adults are presenting with these masses - often of a different etiology - more frequently. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiac, vascular and pulmonary compression associated with these masses is integral to forming the safest possible anesthetic plan. <br />
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| anesthetic_relevance = High<br />
| anesthetic_management = Classic teaching is to maintain spontaneous ventilation under general anesthesia however this is not always possible. Goal is to minimize compression of airways and/or heart and great vessels.<br />
| specialty = Thoracic<br />
| signs_symptoms = Dyspnea, tripod position, respiratory failure, chest pain<br />
| diagnosis = [[CT]]<br />
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== Anesthetic implications<!-- Briefly summarize the anesthetic implications of this comorbidity. --> ==<br />
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=== Preoperative optimization<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence preoperative evaluation and optimization of patients. --> ===<br />
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=== Intraoperative management<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence intraoperative management. --> ===<br />
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=== Postoperative management<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence postoperative management. --> ===<br />
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== Related surgical procedures<!-- List and briefly describe any procedures which may be performed specifically to treat this comorbidity or its sequelae. If none, this section may be removed. --> ==<br />
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== Pathophysiology<!-- Describe the pathophysiology of this comorbidity. Add subsections as needed. --> ==<br />
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== Signs and symptoms<!-- Describe the signs and symptoms of this comorbidity. --> ==<br />
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== Diagnosis<!-- Describe how this comorbidity is diagnosed. --> ==<br />
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== Treatment<!-- Summarize the treatment of this comorbidity. Add subsections as needed. --> ==<br />
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=== Medication<!-- Describe medications used to manage this comorbidity. --> ===<br />
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=== Surgery<!-- Describe surgical procedures used to treat this comorbidity. --> ===<br />
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== Epidemiology<!-- Describe the epidemiology of this comorbidity --> ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Comorbidities]]</div>Bosletemma