The Physics of Lasers and Implications for Their Use During Airway Surgery

Spek, A. F. L. Van Der; Spargo, P. M.; Norton, Martin L.

doi:10.1093/bja/60.6.709

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“…1,2 Two problems raise much concern in this setting by complicating the ventilatory management. 3,4 First, the close proximity of the operating laser beam to the airways prompts the anesthetist to use an inspired gas mix with low O 2 concentration and no N 2 O to prevent fire hazards in the airway.…”

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Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

Nicelli¹,

Gemma²,

Vitis³

et al. 2009

Head & Neck

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Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

Nicelli¹,

Gemma²,

Vitis³

et al. 2009

Head & Neck

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“…LASER stands for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation." The wavelength of the Nd: YAG laser (1,064 nm) has an invisible beam that lies in the infrared region and can be used with the flexible and rigid bronchoscope, with tissue penetration up to 10 mm [9]. The results of laser therapy in malignant airway obstruction have been reported in several studies.…”

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The role of interventional pulmonary procedures in the management of post-obstructive pneumonia

Mehta

Cutaia²

2006

Curr Infect Dis Rep

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Post-obstructive pneumonia is the result of airway obstruction, commonly due to lung cancer. The majority of patients with lung cancer are non-operable and incurable at initial presentation. The clinical course of these patients is steadily downhill with complicating events such as post-obstructive pneumonia, respiratory failure, pleural effusion, and severe debilitation. Non-invasive conventional options for post-obstructive pneumonia include broad-spectrum antibiotics, combined with attempts at relieving the obstruction using radiation therapy. There is scant literature on the natural course of post-obstructive pneumonia, disease resolution, and optimal treatment. With the recent surge in technologic advances in interventional pulmonology, multiple airway recanalizaton options are now available. In this paper, we describe the causes of post-obstructive pneumonia, and the role of interventional pulmonary procedures in -establishing an open airway.

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“…The use of flammable materials in an atmosphere of high oxygen concentration makes airway fire a feared complication (5). As a precaution, the oxygen fraction of inspired air must be held v35%, or v40% when using a rigid scope.…”

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Transbronchial laser ablation of benign and malignant tumors

Hansen

Sundset

2006

Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies

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An overview is given over different methods for thermal ablation in central airways. The most widely used method, endoscopic laser photocoagulation (Nd:YAG laser) is described in some detail. Other methods are electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation, photodynamic treatment and cryotherapy. Thermal ablation is usually a palliative treatment, but is sometimes performed with a curative intent. Such treatment should be performed in specialized centres for interventional bronchoscopy, with a broad range of methods available.

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The Physics of Lasers and Implications for Their Use During Airway Surgery

Cited by 61 publications

References 80 publications

Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

The role of interventional pulmonary procedures in the management of post-obstructive pneumonia

Transbronchial laser ablation of benign and malignant tumors

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The Physics of Lasers and Implications for Their Use During Airway Surgery

Cited by 61 publications

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Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO2 and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO2 and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

The role of interventional pulmonary procedures in the management of post-obstructive pneumonia

Transbronchial laser ablation of benign and malignant tumors

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Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery

Feasibility of standard mechanical ventilation with low FiO₂ and small endotracheal tubes during laser microlaryngeal surgery