Anaesthesia

at a Glance

Julian Stone and William Fawcett

Multiple Choice

Question 1.Which TWO of the following statements are correct? During one-lung anaesthesia for thoracic surgery in the lateral position:

A. a tracheal tube is usually used.
B. there is ventilation–perfusion mismatch.
C. oxygen saturation may be increased by administering continuous positive airways pressure CPAP to the upper lung.
D. spontaneous ventilation is usual.
E. deflation of the dependent (lower) lung is required.
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