A novel method of Uniblocker placement: extraluminal technique supported by trachea length measurement: A CONSORT-compliant article.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of bronchial blockers has been increased for one-lung ventilation; however, the placement of bronchial blockers is time consuming. The objective of this study was to compare the novel extraluminal technique of Uniblocker placement supported by trachea length measurement on computerized tomography images with conventional intraluminal Uniblocker placement method.

Methods

Seventy adult patients undergoing left side thoracic surgery were included in the study. All the patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: conventional intraluminal intubation group (CV-IN group, n = 35) or extraluminal CT guided group (CT-EX group, n = 35). The primary endpoints were the optimal positions of Uniblocker and the injuries of bronchi and carina. The secondary outco

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6456150 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature