Synchronized independent lung ventilation in the management of pediatric unilateral pulmonary contusion: case report.
Utilizing a double-lumen endobronchial tube, synchronized independent lung ventilation (SILV) was successfully employed to manage severe unilateral pulmonary contusion in a 6-year old trauma patient. This appears to represent the youngest reported patient in whom this technique has been utilized. Early institution of this treatment modality may substantially increase survival.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002648:Child; D003288:Contusions / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D055370:Lung Injury; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications