Chronic Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Use
Abstract In this chapter, we discuss the complications that can arise from use of nonsteroidal antiinflamatory drugs (NSAIDs). We review the mechanisms behind how these complications arise as well as…
Complications of Carcinoid Tumors
Abstract Carcinoid tumors are neuroendocrine tumors that arise most commonly from the gastrointestinal tract (ileum, appendix, rectum, pancreas). Tumors may synthesize, store, and release up to 40 bioactive mediators, the…
Complications After Pneumonectomy
Abstract Pneumonectomy has the highest perioperative risk among pulmonary resections. Postoperative mortality can be as high as 12% in elective cases, increasing up to 30% in emergent situations. Existing comorbidities…
Complications of Adrenal Surgery
Abstract Adrenalectomy is the therapeutic option for almost all cortical and medullary diseases (Cushing syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, adrenal malignancies). Functional tumors are associated with numerous comorbidities that can affect anesthetic…
Carotid Endarterectomy
Abstract Carotid endarterectomy is an operation to prevent stroke in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis. Hemodynamic control in these patients may be difficult to achieve and contribute to postoperative morbidity…
Cardioversion
Abstract Direct current cardioversion involves the application of electrical energy synchronized to the QRS phase of the cardiac cycle, whereby electrical energy is applied across the thorax, stimulating the myocardium,…
Cardiomyopathies
Abstract Congenital and acquired cardiomyopathies are an uncommon but potentially serious and occasionally unrecognized comorbidity in pediatric patients presenting for surgery. Care of these children requires a thorough understanding of…
Anterior Mediastinal Mass
Abstract Patients with anterior mediastinal masses present a great challenge to the anesthesiologist because these patients are at risk for significant perioperative complications, including complete airway obstruction or even cardiopulmonary…
Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery
Abstract Excessive bleeding after cardiac surgery is a serious complication that affects the patient’s outcome significantly. Therefore, detection of ongoing bleeding, knowledge of risk factors for bleeding, rapid therapeutic decision,…
Anticoagulation Initiation and Reversal for Cardiac Surgery
Abstract Heparin resistance can be dangerous when using cardiopulmonary bypass. Screening of the AT III level is recommended preoperatively. In the case of HIT type II, surgery should be delayed…
