title: [Double-lumen tracheostomy tube (Tracheopart) used in two patients for one-lung ventilation under general anesthesia].
abstract: Double-lumen tracheostomy tube (Tracheopart, RUSCH) is now available in Japan. We used the device to perform one-lung ventilation in two patients with previous laryngectomy and permanent tracheostomy. Reliable fixation and observation of the right position during the operation are especially important throughout the procedure. We think that this device needs more improvements regarding its size and length.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Yamanashi Prefectural Central Hospital, Kofu 400-0027.
authors.forename: Taishi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Masamune
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsukawa
authors.forename: Iwao
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ookawa
authors.forename: Motoi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sasuga
authors.forename: Fumimasa
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tamaki
authors.forename: Teruo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kumazawa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical