Lung isolation is performed to facilitate one-lung ventilation (OLV) in patients undergoing Cardiac, thoracic, mediastinal, vascular, oesophagus or orthopaedic procedures involving the chest cavity. It is also needed in the management of patients with unilateral lung injury. The PURPOSE of lung isolation is to: Protect healthy lung from soiling Provide a differential pattern of ventilation LUNG ISOLATION IS ACHIEVED BY 3 DIFFERENT METHODS: With the use of Double Lumen Tube (DLT) With the use of Bronchial Blockers With the use of Single Lumen Tube (SLT) Carlens Tube:- Red rubber double Lumen Tube. It is first DLT introduced for lung isolation. Disadvantages: High flow resistance due to narrow Lumen.
Hazards associated with a cardinal hook. Robertshaw Tube:- Separate left and right-sided DLT. PVC tube with larger Lumen and cardinal hook removed. There are radiographic markers surrounding…
