As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, lung isolation (selectively ventilating only one lung) is an important technique I utilize for surgeries ranging from pneumonectomies and video-assisted…
Although double lumen endotracheal tubes (ETTs) remain the gold standard for lung isolation for lateralized pulmonary hemorrhage/infection, massive bronchopleural fistulas, or to facilitate surgeries,…
I don’t consider myself fashionable or “brand aware” by any means, but I do get a chuckle every time I reach for a particular…
Independently controlling ventilation to each lung requires some form of lung isolation. This technique is a pivotal part of managing thoracic trauma and facilitating…
A “deep” extubation refers to removing an endotracheal tube (ETT) or laryngeal mask airway (LMA) while the patient is still under anesthesia and his/her…