[Double-lumen tracheostomy tube (Tracheopart) used in two patients for one-lung ventilation under general anesthesia]

Masui. 2004 Dec;53(12):1418-20.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Double-lumen tracheostomy tube (Tracheopart, RUSCH) is now available in Japan. We used the device to perform one-lung ventilation in two patients with previous laryngectomy and permanent tracheostomy. Reliable fixation and observation of the right position during the operation are especially important throughout the procedure. We think that this device needs more improvements regarding its size and length.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anesthesia, Epidural
  • Anesthesia, General*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Tracheostomy / instrumentation*
  • Ventilators, Mechanical*