Airway management for unilateral lung lavage in children

Abstract

Bronchopulmonary lavage (BPL) has been employed since 1965 for treatment of alveolar filling disorders such as alveolar proteinosis or extensive bronchial obstruction such as severe asthma. Because of the lack of double-lumen endotracheal tubes of appropriate size, it has been difficult to perform such procedures in children. We report a simple and effective technique for unilateral lung lavage in children.