The ventilation management during the reconstruction of the tracheo-bronchial tree in adults.
The most important point of anesthetic management during the reconstruction of the tracheo-bronchial tree (TBT) is to secure the airway and to maintain adequate ventilation. We experienced 17 cases of reconstruction of the TBT. Various methods of ventilation were achieved; one-lung ventilation, right middle and lower lobes ventilation, and combinations of these. We used double-lumen tubes, single-lumen tubes with or without blocker, spiral tubes, and intravenous catheters. We selected an appropriate ventilation method suitable for the diverse operative modes and achieved satisfactory managements during operation.
Ogawa
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Department of Anesthesia, Himeji National Nospital, Himeji, Japan.
Murayama
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Shingu
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Mori
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