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Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Anestezjologia i Intensywna Terapia
Practical aspects of the use of double lumen tubes

Marek Tombarkiewicz
,
Hanna Misiołek
,
Hanna Kucia
,
Katarzyna Drużba

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2006; 3 (4): 400–403
Online publish date: 2007/01/10
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The authors of the study have tried to assess and collect the numerous practical rules which ought to be used as a reference when choosing the kind and size of double lumen tube for use in one lung ventilation in selected surgical procedures. The rudiments of double lumen tube intubation are described, underlining use of the bronchofiberoscope. The severe respiratory and ventilatory complications connected with malplacement of the tube in the airways are pointed out.
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double lumen tubes, practical use

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