“Can general anesthesia affect my lung health?”
I will have surgery under general anesthesia. Can general anesthesia affect my lung health?
3 Answers
In healthy population general anesthetic is very safe and no harmful effects have been attributed to inhalation anesthetic. Even In compromised pulmonary condition, GA could be delivered in a safe and predictable manner. In decompensated pulmonary disease there’s alternative to inhalation anesthetic such as TIVA, total IV anesthesia. Usually the anesthetic is tailored to Pt’s condition.
yes.
Yes, Compliance of the chest wall and lung is decreased and resistance increased
