Double-lumen endotracheal tube
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Double-lumen endotracheal tube
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Provide a brief summary of this surgical procedure and its indications here.
Indications
- Hemorrhage an infected abscess into a single lung requiring isolation
- Controlled distributed ventilation for surgery
- Bronchopleural fistula, large lung bulla and or cysts
- Tracheobronchial disruption
- Single-lung lavage for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Patient preparation and premedication
Contraindications
- Known difficult airway
- Tracheal stenosis
- Severe airway distortion
Monitoring and access
Induction and airway management
Positioning
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Setup
Operating room setup
- DLT with appropriately chosen size
- Laryngoscope (video or direct laryngoscope)
- Syringes 3mL (bronchial cuff) and 10mL (tracheal cuff)
- Fiberoptic bronchoscope for confirming post-placement position
- Consider tooth guard to prevent shearing tracheal balloon during placement
Technical Specifications
References
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