Sequential one-lung isolation using a double arndt bronchial blocker technique.
One-lung ventilation and isolation can be performed using a double-lumen endotracheal tube or one of several alternative airway devices. We report a case in which sequential lung isolation was performed by placing two Arndt bronchial blockers through a single-lumen endotracheal tube. Traditional double-lumen tubes can be difficult to place and have potential complications that may be avoided by placing two Arndt blockers.
Culp
William C
WC
Department of Anesthesiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Kinsky
Michael P
MP
D001980:Bronchi; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation*