Theories involving DNA DNA damage mtDNA damage Telomere shortening Transposable element activation Epigenetic modification Error catastrophe Accumulation theories Clinker theories Lipofuscin Cross-links Advanced glycation end products Misfolded protein aggregates Clunker…
Fig. 3.1 Principles of a geriatric ethic derived from Hauerwas’ dimensions of human nature (Based on data from Ref. [26]) Informed Consent in the Elderly Respect for Personal Autonomy Many ethical…
Fig. 5.1 Typical diagrams of modern PSH interactions with patient involvement the central focus The intraoperative team concentrates on (1) continuing and enhancing ERAS protocols, (2) assessing and reducing costs…
Fig. 32.1 Heterogeneity : remarkable RUL emphysema (gradient RUL vs. ML/RLL = 56.5 pp). Note fissure completeness (VIDA™ estimate, 99%). ML middle lobe, RLL right lower lobe, RUL right upper lobe Fig. 32.2…
Fig. 34.1 Percutaneous tracheostomy team Fig. 34.2 Equipment needed Fig. 34.3 Cricoid cartilage and sternal notch Fig. 34.4 Sterile preparation Fig. 34.5 Sterile drape Fig. 34.6 One percent lidocaine with…
Fig. 36.1 Peanut identified in the left mainstem bronchus Inorganic Inorganic material can further be divided into metallic and plastic materials. Metallic foreign bodies that are often implicated include different…
Fig. 12.1 Postracheostomy tracheal stenosis Percutaneous tracheostomy is a procedure that is increasingly indicated in the critically ill patient, and it is associated to the development of tracheal stenosis as…
Fig. 39.1 Gustav Killian—the father of bronchoscopy Fig. 39.2 Gustav Killian performing bronchoscopy A direct ocular mechanism consisting of an illumination and suction tubing attached to a rigid bronchoscope was…
Fig. 4.1 Dr. JF Dumon Fig. 4.2 Dumon’s rigid bronchoscope The head of the rigid bronchoscope can be adapted to the desired tube, according to the different needs (Figs. 4.3…
Complication No. % Unsuccessful insertion 10 4 Symptomatic loculation 21 8.4 Asymptomatic loculation 10 4 Empyema 8 3.2 PTX, SQ Air/BPF 6 2.4 Cellulitis 4 1.6 Recurred fluid 4 1.6…
