Anesthesia in Thoracic Surgery

Anesthesia in thoracic surgery involves using medications to keep patients comfortable and pain-free during procedures involving the chest, such as lung or esophageal surgeries. An anesthesiologist carefully administers anesthesia to ensure the patient is unconscious, maintains proper breathing, and avoids pain. Special techniques, like one-lung ventilation, allow the surgeon to operate on one lung while the other functions normally. Throughout the procedure, the anesthesiologist monitors vital signs and adjusts medications as needed for safety. After surgery, anesthesia is gradually reversed, ensuring the patient wakes up safely and pain is managed effectively.