Camera Embedded Single Lumen Tube as a Rescue Device for Airway Handling during Lung Separation

Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Lung isolation in thoracic surgery will usually be achieved either with a double-lumen tube (DLT) or a bronchial blocker (BB). However, even when conducted by anesthesiologists with particular interest and expertise in thoracic anesthesia, the procedure may be troublesome and time consuming. We report a case of unexpected technical difficulties when isolating the lung in pulmonary surgery for lung cancer, a problem that could lead to cancellation of surgery. In our case the difficulties were overcome with the use of a camera embedded endotracheal tube (ET) allowing the procedure to proceed.

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Holm JH

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  • EP ID EP583355
  • DOI 10.15744/2348-9820.4.302
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Holm JH (2016). Camera Embedded Single Lumen Tube as a Rescue Device for Airway Handling during Lung Separation. Journal of Case Reports and Studies, 4(3), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-583355