Anesthesiology research and practice
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Anesthesiol Res Pract · Jan 2019
Dimensional Variations of Left-Sided Double-Lumen Endobronchial Tubes.
Tube size selection is critical in ventilating patients' lungs using double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs). Little information about relevant parameters is readily available from manufacturers. The aim of this study is to provide reference data for relevant dimensions of conventionally available DLTs. ⋯ Endobronchial tube size selection carries unnecessary uncertainty because clinically relevant parameters are unknown and vary considerably between different manufacturers.