Lung separation and the difficult airway

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Abstract

Selective collapse of a lung and one-lung ventilation (OLV) is now performed for most thoracic surgical procedures. Modern double-lumen endobronchial tubes and bronchial blockers have made lung separation safe and relatively easy to achieve. However, OLV in the patient with a 'difficult airway' can present a challenge to the anaesthesiologist. This review considers the different techniques used to achieve lung separation and their application to the patient with a difficult airway. © The Author [2009].

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Brodsky, J. B. (2009). Lung separation and the difficult airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 103(SUPPL.1). https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aep262

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