title: Evaluation of a new double-lumen endobronchial tube with an integrated camera (VivaSight-DL(™) ): a prospective multicentre observational study.
abstract: The VivaSight-DL(™) is a new single-use double-lumen endobronchial tube with an integrated camera. We studied this device in 151 consecutive patients scheduled for elective thoracic surgery in four different hospitals. Endobronchial intubation was successful in 148 patients (98%) (95% CI 94-99%). Median (IQR [range]) endobronchial intubation time was 59 (47-82 [17-932]) s and lung isolation was successfully achieved in 147 (99%) patients (95% CI 96-99%). A fibreoptic bronchoscope was required to assist endobronchial tube placement in 19 (13%) patients (95% CI 8-19%). Sore throat was reported by 37 (25%) patients (95% CI 18-33%), but no major complications were observed. We have reported the successful use of the VivaSight double-lumen tube for endobronchial intubation in a multicentre observational trial.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Koopman
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barak
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: M J A
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Valk
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Center Alkmaar, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R T I
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: de Schepper
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Bouwman
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Huitink
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures