An angiographic catheter technique for selective endobronchial intubation.
Three children requiring selective endobronchial intubation were treated with a technique utilizing an angiographic catheter as a guide for the endotracheal tube. The procedure was successful in all three children and there were no long-term complications. Performed properly the technique is rapid, safe and avoids uncontrolled attempts at endobronchial intubation or the need for a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope.
D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001980:Bronchi; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male