Thoracotomy

This program is about thoracotomy. Thoracotomy is also known as thoracic surgery. The program includes the following sections: the anatomy of the respiratory system, a description of cancer and its causes, what are the symptoms of lung cancer, how is lung cancer diagnosed, how is lung cancer staged, what happens during a thoracotomy, the risks and complications associated with a thoracotomy and what happens after thoracotomy surgery.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Cancer and its Causes
4.	Symptoms of Lung Cancer
5.	Diagnosis
6.	Staging
7.	Thoracotomy
8.	Risks and Complications
9.	After the Surgery
10.	Summary

Thoracotomy

General Anesthesia

Thoracoscopy for Lung Cancer

Thoracotomy

Pulmonary Hypertension

Preparing for Surgery

Discharge Instructions - General

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Incentive Spirometer

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Chemotherapy

Lung Cancer

Living with Cancer

Lung Diseases

Lung Transplantation