Video Laryngoscopes in Thoracic Surgery

Tahan, Mohamed El; Villalonga, A

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28528-9_7

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“…If fails, video laryngoscope-assisted intubation with an ETT should be considered followed by either placement of bronchial blocker or exchange to a DLT over an airway exchange catheter. [ 58 ] Option 3 . In case of failed intubation and facing difficult bag ventilation, a second-generation intubating laryngeal mask airway (e.g., iLMA FasTrach, ProSeal, AirQ, classic LMA, igel, Aura-i) can be used to optimize ventilation.…”

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Difficult lung separation. An insight into the challenges faced during COVID-19 pandemic

Khidr

El-Tahan

2021

Saudi J Anaesth

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Difficult lung isolation or separation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery using one-lung ventilation might be attributed to upper airway difficulty or abnormal anatomy of the lower airway. Additionally, adequate deflation of the surgical lung can impair surgical exposure. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a harmful consequence for both patients and anesthesiologists. Management of patients with difficult lung isolation can be challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Careful planning and preparation, preoperative routine testing, protective personal equipment, standard safety measures, proper preoxygenation, and individualize the patients care are required for successful lung separation. A systematic approach for management of difficult lung separation is centered around securing the airway and providing adequate ventilation using either a blocker or double-lumen tube. Several measures are described to expedite lung collapse.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%