Optimization strategy for the early therapeutic intervention of bronchoalveolar lavage for preventing Mendelson syndrome in a geriatric patient before general anesthesia.

• Tác giả: Satish Kumar Mishra, Gaurav Pandey, Pitchi Chandrakanth Reddy, Shalendra Singh, Narayanan Subramanian
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 519.6 Mathematical optimization formerly 519.3
• Thông tin xuất bản: India : Saudi journal of anaesthesia , 2025
• Bộ sưu tập: NCBI
• ID: 171673

Tóm tắt

Aspiration pneumonia is of great concern in the elderly population, often leading to severe respiratory compromise necessitating ventilator support. This case report highlights the critical care and anesthetic management of a geriatric patient with an intertrochanteric fracture presenting with aspiration pneumonia undergoing orthopedic surgery. The patient's clinical presentation and application of therapeutic bronchoalveolar lavage as a novel intervention are discussed. The report outlines the critical care and perioperative management strategies employed to ensure optimal outcomes in this challenging clinical scenario.