Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for:
A) air leakage from bronchial closure
B) bleeding from the dissection bed
C) functionality of the diaphragm
D) perfusion of the unaffected lobes

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The Valsalva maneuver involves asking the patient to take a deep breath and exhale forcefully while keeping their mouth and nose closed. This increases the pressure in the chest cavity and allows the anesthesia provider to detect any air leakage from the bronchial closure before completing the surgery.

Prior to the Closure of a Lobectomy Procedure, the Anesthesia