During an Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis,what Action by the Anesthesia

question 8

Multiple Choice

During an endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis,what action by the anesthesia provider ensures exposure and minimizes damage to the lung?

• A) Positions the patient in the anterolateral position with an expandable axillary roll.
• B) Decreases ventilatory pressure to decrease lung expansion during dissection.
• C) Deflates the lung on recommendation of the surgeon during dissection and resection.
• D) Decreases positive end-expiratory pressure until resection is complete.

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