title: Preventing complications in double-lumen endotracheal tubes with independent lung ventilation.
abstract: The double lumen endotracheal tube is a familiar device that has recently acquired a new application. This article describes how double-lumen endotracheal tubes are used for independent lung ventilation in the treatment of unilateral lung disease, and how the critical care nurse can prevent complications during their use.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Twomey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing