Effect of a 3D-printed reconstruction automated matching system for selecting the size of a left double-lumen tube: a study protocol for a prospective randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lung isolation is primarily accomplished using a double-lumen tube (DLT) or bronchial blocker. A precise and accurate size of the DLT is a prerequisite for ensuring its accurate placement. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction technology can be used to accurately reproduce tracheobronchial structures to improve the accuracy of DLT size selection. Therefore, we have developed automatic comparison software for 3D reconstruction based on CT data (3DRACS). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficiency of using 3DRACS to select the DLT size for endobronchial intubation in comparison with using the 'blind' DLT intubation method to determine the DLT size, which is based on height and sex.

Methods and analysis

This is a prospective, single-centre, double-blind rand

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11097817 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature