An original backup technique to assess the correct positioning of right-sided double-lumen tubes without fiberoptic bronchoscopy: A pilot feasibility study

Khalifa, Céline;Fossoul, Sophie;Momeni, Mona;Lacroix, Valérie;Watremez, Christine
(2020) Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia — Vol. 23, n° 1, p. 75 (2020)

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(en) Accurate positioning of a right-sided double-lumen tube is essential but challenging due to the location and the potential obstruction of the right upper lobe bronchus. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is, therefore, necessary but requires a specific training period for the anesthesiologist and might not always be available. Objective: We describe an original backup technique to assess the correct placement of these tubes in cases a fiberopetic bronchoscopy is lacking. Design: Prospective pilot feasibility study with 10 adult patients scheduled for a left thoracic surgery. Setting: Operating theater in a universitary hospital.
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Khalifa, C., Fossoul, S., Momeni, M., Lacroix, V., & Watremez, C. (2020). An original backup technique to assess the correct positioning of right-sided double-lumen tubes without fiberoptic bronchoscopy: A pilot feasibility study. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 23(1), 75. https://doi.org/10.4103/aca.aca_127_18 (Original work published 2020)