Broncopulmonary Lavage through Double Lumen Endobronchial Tube For Re-Expansion of Collapsed Lung Due to Mucus Plug
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
In this study we describe management of patients with lung collapse due to mucus plug causing weaning difficulty even after the basic pathology is reduced. Here we described a simple bed side procedure bronchopulmonary lavage with help of double lumen endobronchial tube to remove mucus plug. Aim: Mucus plug removal with help of bronchopulmonary lavage through endobronchial tube lavage in cases with lung collapse due to mucus plug in airways. Subjects: A prospective study was conducted on 22 patients with unilateral lung collapse due to mucus plug for 36 months duration, from January 2012 to December 2015 in 1000 bedded tertiary centre with 12 bedded ICU.
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Dr V. Anjanipriya
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