- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 44 Issue: 1
- Right-sided double-lumen tubes: need for design improvement and better insertion technique?
Right-sided double-lumen tubes: need for design improvement and better insertion technique?
Authors : Jean S. BUSSIÈRES, Jérôme LEMIEUX, Jacques SOMMA
Pages : 171-172
Doi:10.3906/sag-1211-85
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :initial placement of the DLT, we introduce a bronchoscope inside the tracheal lumen of the DLT after passing the vocal cords. After the confirmation of right-sided placement of the endobronchial lumen as above, the bronchoscope is passed down the bronchial lumen. The examination or the manipulation is performed to avoid obstruction of the right upper lobe. This method may be somewhat time- consuming. Occasionally, as an alternative method, we also use the technique that was described by Bussières et al. in the placement of the RDLT with the bronchoscope in the bronchial lumen after passing the vocal cords. We appreciate their kind comments and valuable contributions to our paperKeywords : Turk J Med Sci 2014, 44(1): 171-172. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk J Med Sci, vol.44, iss.1.