Cardioprotection by Sevoflurane Preconditioning in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery

Does a Sevoflurane Preconditioning Have Cardioprotective Properties in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery?

It has been shown that the use of volatile anaesthetics, that are usually used to perform a general anesthesia, have cardioprotective properties. This has been shown in animal studies and in patients that underwent cardiac surgery. The aim of our study is to examine if Sevoflurane, a volatile anaesthetic, has this properties in patients undergoing lung surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Lung surgery
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status 1-3

Exclusion Criteria:

• Disposition for malignant hyperthermia
• Medication with ß-blocking drugs
• Use of clonidin