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The urinary catheter as a bronchial blocker.

I D Conacher

    Anaesthesia
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel technique using urinary catheters in double lumen bronchial tubes can salvage one lung anesthesia during thoracic surgery when standard tubes malfunction. This method avoids abandoning anesthesia, ensuring surgical continuity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Anesthesiology
    • Respiratory Physiology

    Background:

    • Double lumen bronchial tubes are essential for one lung ventilation during thoracic surgery.
    • Malfunction of these tubes can necessitate abandoning one lung anesthesia, complicating procedures.

    Observation:

    • Two cases presented challenges with double lumen bronchial tube functionality during thoracic surgery.
    • A urinary catheter was inserted into a lumen of the malfunctioning double lumen bronchial tubes.

    Findings:

    • The urinary catheter facilitated continued one lung anesthesia without disrupting the ongoing thoracic surgery.
    • This intervention proved effective in resolving the functional issues of the double lumen bronchial tubes.

    Implications:

    • This technique offers a viable solution for intraoperative double lumen bronchial tube dysfunction.
    • It provides an alternative to abandoning one lung anesthesia, enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes.

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