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Pulmonary shunts in the prone position.

J G Stone, H J Khambatta

    Anaesthesia
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study found that the prone position does not significantly alter pulmonary shunting in healthy young patients during anesthesia and surgery. Pulmonary shunt (Qs/Qt) remained stable across awake, supine, and prone positions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Respiratory Physiology
    • Surgical Procedures

    Background:

    • Pulmonary shunting (Qs/Qt) can be affected by patient positioning and anesthesia.
    • Understanding positional effects on intrapulmonary shunt is crucial for optimizing oxygenation during surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of the prone position on pulmonary shunting (Qs/Qt) in young, healthy patients undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
    • To determine if prone positioning alters intrapulmonary shunt compared to the supine position under anesthesia.

    Main Methods:

    • Pulmonary shunting (Qs/Qt) was measured in ten healthy young adults.
    • Measurements were taken pre-anesthesia, during anesthesia in the supine position, and during anesthesia in the prone position during surgery.
    • Respiration was spontaneous when awake and controlled under anesthesia; Halothane and tubocurarine were used.

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    Main Results:

    • Pulmonary shunt (Qs/Qt) remained unchanged across the three study periods: 5.7% (awake), 6.0% (supine anesthesia), and 5.2% (prone anesthesia/surgery).
    • Mean PaCO2 decreased from 40.7 mmHg (awake) to 29.5 mmHg (supine) and 27.9 mmHg (prone).
    • No significant alteration in pulmonary shunt was observed in the prone position, even in individuals with shunts exceeding 10% post-anesthesia induction.

    Conclusions:

    • The prone position does not significantly alter the magnitude of pulmonary shunting (Qs/Qt) in young, healthy patients under general anesthesia.
    • Positional changes to prone do not negatively impact intrapulmonary shunt in this specific patient population.
    • Findings suggest that prone positioning is safe concerning pulmonary shunt dynamics in healthy individuals during surgical procedures.