Title | Pulmonary function after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy--a comparison of general and regional anaesthesia. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1989 |
Authors | Kelly RE, Binion M, Malhotra V, Artusio JF |
Journal | Can J Anaesth |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 137-40 |
Date Published | 1989 Mar |
ISSN | 0832-610X |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Anesthesia, Inhalation, Female, Humans, Intercostal Nerves, Lithotripsy, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Block, Respiration, Spirometry |
Abstract | The effect of general anaesthesia on postoperative pulmonary mechanics was studied by comparing pre- and postoperative spirometry in 30 patients undergoing extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy, 15 of whom received a unilateral intercostal nerve block, the remainder a general anaesthetic. Both groups of patients had significant postoperative changes in peak expiratory flow rate, expiratory reserve volume and vital capacity; forced expiratory volume at one second was not significantly changed in either group. There were no significant differences in the pre- or postoperative mechanics between the two groups. We conclude that general anaesthestics do not play a significant role in the generation of abnormalities in postoperative spirometry. |
DOI | 10.1007/BF03011435 |
Alternate Journal | Can J Anaesth |
PubMed ID | 2706710 |