AI Article Synopsis
- Placement of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) can be tricky due to their size and shape, especially in patients with abnormal airway anatomy.
- The difficulty increases significantly when expecting challenging tracheal intubations.
- The authors share their experience of using lighted stylets to help successfully insert DLTs in patients with difficult airway scenarios.
Article Abstract
Placement of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) into the trachea can be difficult because of their size and configuration. For patients with abnormal airway anatomy and anticipated difficult tracheal intubation, DLT placement can be extremely challenging. We present our experience using lighted stylets to facilitate insertion of DLTs in a series of patients with difficult airway anatomy.
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