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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an integrated strategy combining LUS-guided goal-directed fluid therapy and prophylactic vasopressor support on intraoperative haemodynamics and early post-operative recovery in patients undergoing thoracic surgery for tuberculous empyema.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Patients and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent elective decortication for tuberculous empyema between January 2022 and June 2025. Patients were categorised into the LUS-guided group (LGG) and conventional management group. After 1:1 propensity score matching, 40 patients per group were analysed. Primary outcomes included intraoperative hypotension (mean arterial pressure <65 mmHg for >5 min), while secondary outcomes assessed fluid balance, norepinephrine use, recovery time, pain and post-operative complications.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The LGG had a significantly lower incidence and shorter duration of intraoperative hypotension (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Intraoperative management showed reduced fluid balance, norepinephrine use and fewer vasopressor interventions in the LGG (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01). Post-operative recovery was faster, with earlier ambulation and shorter hospital stays (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). The LGG also had lower pain scores and fewer pulmonary complications (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Multivariable analysis confirmed that the LUS-guided strategy was independently associated with earlier ambulation (\u03b2 = 6.798,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001), lower pain scores at rest (\u03b2 = 0.589,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.018) and reduced pulmonary complications (odds ratio = 3.713,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.049) after adjusting for confounders. Multivariable analysis confirmed the LUS-guided strategy as an independent protective factor against intraoperative hypotension. Diabetes and thoracotomy approach were identified as independent risk factors (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05), while fibrous stage empyema showed a trend toward significance (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.050).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n LUS-guided fluid management with prophylactic vasopressor support enhances intraoperative stability, optimises fluid and vasopressor use and accelerates recovery in thoracic surgery for tuberculous empyema.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/jmas.jmas_44_26","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,28]],"date-time":"2026-08-28T15:00:49Z","timestamp":1787929249000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Impact of lung ultrasound-guided fluid management and vasoactive medication use on anaesthetic outcomes in thoracic surgery for tuberculous empyema: A retrospective 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