Managing One-Lung Ventilation in Tracheostomized Patients: A 6-Year Retrospective Analysis
Conclusion The management of one-lung ventilation in tracheotomized patients presents unique challenges. While double-lumen tracheostomy tubes have specific advantages, we recommend considering their use carefully. For most tracheotomized patients, bronchial blockers in conjunction with a tracheostomy tube are used, which offers safety and practicality, irrespective of the tracheostomy's age or type. Further research and randomized controlled trials are warranted to establish best practices for one-lung ventilation in this unique patient population. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Golditz, Tobias Schmidt, Joachim Ackermann, Andreas Danzl, Anja Birkholz, Torsten Sirbu, Horia Irouschek, Andrea Tags: Original Thoracic Source Type: research
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