How to avoid
Acute Lung Injury (ALI) after Thoracic Surgery
-Fortunately,
Acute Lung Injury (ALI) occurs infrequently, with an incidence of 2.5 % of all
lung resections combined, and an incidence of 8% after pneumonectomy. However,
when it occurs, ALI is associated with a risk of mortality or major morbidity
of about 40%.
Causes of ALI:
I. Ventilated
Lung:
1-Hyperoxia:
(Oxygen...
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