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[Applications for bronchial blockers in thoracic surgery].

R García-Guasch¹, J H Campos, M Granell

¹Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. gguasch.germanstrias@gencat.net

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|December 19, 2007

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New bronchial blockers offer advantages over traditional double-lumen tubes for one-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery. This review updates concepts on using these devices for lung isolation.

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Thoracic Surgery

Context:

One-lung ventilation is essential for thoracic surgery.
Double-lumen tubes are the traditional method for lung isolation.
Newer bronchial blocker devices have emerged over the last two decades.

Purpose:

To review new concepts and devices for bronchial blockade.
To update the literature on lung isolation techniques for one-lung ventilation.

Summary:

Bronchial blockers, including Univent, Arndt, and Cohen devices, are increasingly used for lung isolation.
Bronchial blockade offers advantages over double-lumen tubes in specific clinical scenarios.
Literature search conducted on MEDLINE (PubMed) from 1982 to February 2006.

Impact:

Highlights the growing importance of bronchial blockers in thoracic anesthesia.
Provides a contemporary overview for clinicians considering lung isolation strategies.
Informs practice regarding the selection of devices for one-lung ventilation.