J-shaped catheter for endobronchial aspiration of right upper lobe bronchus during rigid bronchoscopy in pediatric patients.
A J-shaped suction catheter was tailored to facilitate aspiration of the right upper lobe bronchus during rigid bronchoscopy in pediatric patients. This suction catheter was used successfully in three patients.
Majid
A A
AA
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
D001980:Bronchi; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*